Registered Nurse, Shift Leader, Interventional Radiology

Registered Nurse, Shift Leader, Interventional Radiology Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Methodist Overview: Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds.

Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

This position is designed to provide supervisory leadership to staff level employees, coordinating such activities with the department’s Manager. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgement and discretion in performing the duties listed below. Provides nursing services to Interventional Radiology (IVR) Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up hemodynamic transducers and electrical amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive interventional and delivers therapy/moderate (conscious) sedation as required.

Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals. Responsibilities Participates in performance appraisal of staff on applicable shift Participates in hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager. Prepares documentation for possible disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for such action to the Manager.

Provides recommendations to the Manager for commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate forms of recognition for outstanding performance of employees on applicable shift. Makes work assignments and directs work activities. Coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.

Projects staffing needs for IVR department, coordinating adjustments in staffing level as needed. Serves as clinical resource for all staff. Checks the emergency crash cart or ascertains that the cart has been checked.

Provides shift report to next IVR team leader (s). Participates in making work schedules. Completes all charge nurse duties as specified in nursing policy.

Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including demonstration of competency in addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served. Provides professional nursing care on assigned unit. Completes, on an annual basis, necessary education and competency documentation for applicable level on the nursing clinical ladder.

Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments & catheters, and calibrating/setting-up pressure transducers & tubing. Obtains and records hemodynamic and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic, electrical amplifiers, digital line and fluoroscopic equipment. Attends to patient needs during IVR/ radiological procedures and/or studies as required.

Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient. Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients. Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.

Precepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of IVR/radiological procedures. Monitors patient’s vital signs during and after IVR/radiology procedures Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Completes nursing history if appropriate.

Assesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members. Clinical expertise and knowledge of unit are such that complex physician issues are resolved without oversight or supervision.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient records, reports and files. Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers needs. Provides 6 credit hours of in-service per year.

Member of established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings. Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training to other departments, and serving as a resource person. Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.

Performs a variety of special projects and assignments relating to primary responsibility. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually.

Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Minimum

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum

Minimum of six (6) years of professional nursing experience, including at least three (3) years of professional IVR/Cath Lab experience and/or at least two (2) years of Critical Care experience in arrhythmia and hemodynamic monitoring of patients in an acute-care setting; knowledge of electronic monitoring devices. Licensure Requirement: Valid RN license with State of TN. CPR required.