Registered Nurse (RN) Radiation

Key Responsibilities  Pre-Procedural Care: Assess patients prior to surgery, have records ready for the CRNA and provider for consent.  IV & Medication Management: Safely initiate peripheral IV access, maintain lines, and administer pre-operative medications including IV antibiotics according to physician orders and infection control standards. Maintain drug counts with CRNAs and Managers.  Patient Transport: Safely transfer and accompany the patient from the pre-op holding area to the operating room.  Patient Positioning & Prepping: Assist anesthesia and the surgical team in safely positioning the patient on the operating table. Prepare the patient's operative site using approved skin-prepping protocols.  Sterile Field Support: Work in and around the sterile field.

Open and distribute the few sterile supplies that are unable to be opened pre-operatively. Document times and meds given intraoperatively.  Department Support: Help with minor PAT requirements and patient questions. Assist with monitoring and communicating supply and anesthesia needs.

Qualifications & Requirements 

Education

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program; Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).  License: Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. 

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS, PALS or CNOR certification is a plus not required). 

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, with previous
• experience in perioperative and procedural suites
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Skills

Excellent IV starts, robust understanding of the perioperative area, critical thinking, adaptability, and a strong balance between communication and active listening to promote positive interactions with the team.