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RN Interventional Radiology
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$66,553 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment:
Does admission and ongoing assessment of patient's condition. Provides nursing care to meet the patient's physical, psychological and spiritual needs. Notifies doctor of changes in assessment that require attention.Planning:
Designs, directs, evaluates, and documents the plan of care, patient/family teaching and the transition of care plan to include a safe appropriate level of care discharge. Works with other clinical disciplines to meet specialized patient care and discharge needs. Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that takes into consideration the individualized needs of the patient.Implementation:
Prepares patients physically, psychologically, and spiritually for treatments, surgeries and diagnostic studies to help reduce patient anxiety. Knows patients' conditions and reports significant changes to Charge Nurse/Team Leader, and/or physician. Implements patient safety initiative and protocols including medication safety practices, physician orders, consult notifications.Evaluation:
Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals following interventions. Notifies physician as necessary to modify interventions. Adjusts nursing care to meet patient's emerging and changing needs.Report Skills:
Gives and receives report using Bedside Shift Report including family participation. Provides an accurate and comprehensive report to the oncoming shift to help establish continuity of patient care. Job Requirements Required Bachelors Of Science Nursing and one (1) year of RN experience, upon hire and Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hireRegistered Nurse:
TX, upon hire and Basic Life Support- CPR, within 14
- days and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6
- months Where You'll Work St. Luke's Health
- The Woodlands Hospital is a 245 bed facility serving North Harris and Montgomery counties.
- $55.