All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Nursing Clinical Ladder Program*

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time 

Shift: DAY

The community you’ll be caring for:

AdventHealth Waterman

1000 Waterman Way Tavares, Florida 32778

The role you’ll contribute:  

The Interventional Radiology Nurse is responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within the Imaging department This position requires intimate knowledge of both departmental and hospital policies and procedures relating to the field of Interventional and diagnostic radiology as well as routine nursing procedures. Uses the nursing skills of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in their patient care delivery. Primary function is the delivery of competent, compassionate, and cost effective nursing care while the patient is in the Imaging department.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Assist physicians performing procedures:
• Prepping and draping the patient if needed.
• Passing instruments, guide wires, catheters, etc. if needed.
• Monitoring patient blood pressure, Oxygen levels and pulse as directed by physician.
• Maintains integrity and sterility of equipment and supplies throughout the procedure.
• Recognizes and communicates any changes in patient condition to the physician during the procedure.
• Documents accurate and pertinent data concerning the patient’s condition during the procedure, and reports data to appropriate person.
• Prepares patient in a timely fashion and notifies physician promptly.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of drugs commonly used in the Imaging department for special procedures.
• Utilizes knowledge and skills in giving safe and effective patient care:
• Identifies the total needs of the patients.
• Ensures proper procedure and precautions are followed.
• Plans for and maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment for the patient.
• Carries out those activities delegated by the physician, which concern medications, treatment, and diagnostic measures.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an Associate of Science degree.
• Internship and/or preceptor ship required dependent upon nursing experience.
• Unit specific competency must be met per orientation pathways.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
• Active Florida RN license required.

• Preferred qualifications: 
  • One-year hospital experience preferred, with experience in Radiology preferred.
  • Experience in a critical care unit preferred.