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University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)

Registered Nurse - Imaging

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC), Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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Position Summary Assist in diagnostic imaging exams, moderate sedation, vascular procedures, and interventional procedures. Perform emergency procedures associated with interventional radiology procedures and assist with CT imaging procedures, ultrasound procedures, cardiac pharmacologic and stress testing, MRI procedures, and other duties as assigned. Follow established standards and practices under the direction of a credentialed interventional radiologist.

Job Requirements Education/Experience

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and meets the requirements as specified in the Nursing Administration Policies.

One (1) year of recent cardiac cath lab, special procedures, or critical care experience.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Current License by the Nevada State Board of Nursing to Practice as a Registered Nurse, and meets the requirements as specified in the Nursing Administration Policies.

BLS and ACLS certification at hire.

Additional Position Requirements

Will be given to applicants who document the following: a minimum of one (1) year of recent (within last three (3) years) documented special procedures, cath lab or critical care RN experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and coordination of patient care); anatomy and physiology; standards of care; disease process; medical equipment; patient care plan development; patient evaluation and assessment techniques; body mechanics used with ambulating, transferring and repositioning patients; how to use general office equipment including, but not limited to: facsimiles, copiers, telephones and computers; pharmacology and medication administration; Nurse Practice Act; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age-specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Implementing nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; working with high risk or critically ill patients; performing invasive nursing procedures associated with area of specialty; developing and implementing education programs associated with specialty; organizing, prioritizing and delegating work; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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