This position is responsible for coordinating the care for all Invasive Cardiology or Radiology targeted requests for patients based on clinical needs, physician, resource and patient availability. This role is also responsible for educating the patient during all stages of scheduling. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions- Performs intakes for all outpatient referrals.
- Develops and sends out educational material to patients.
- Gathers a pre-procedure history, plans the procedure based on the assessment and communicates the plan to the multi-disciplinary team.
- Obtains medication history from the patient and their records, and documents it in their chart. Instructs patient regarding their medications prior to the procedure. Orders new medications as needed, per procedure protocol.
- Assesses if patient is on blood thinners and follows anticoagulation management protocol.
- Identifies patients with current or potential renal impairment and modifies plan of care including obtaining orders from physicians for pre-treatment as necessary.
- Orders all necessary labs, imaging, and procedures related to the primary procedure.
- Coordinates with Anesthesia and/or IR sedation services for coverage.
- Consults physician for procedure approval and resource determination.
- Manages follow up on all post procedures including triaging post procedure calls, identifying quality of care issues or concerns, and patient consults and lab work.
- Verifies and obtains all insurance information ensuring pre-authorization is completed.
- May see patients in the clinic or emergency room at the request of the patient, staff or physicians to coordinate and schedule procedures or evaluate wounds or drains.
- May attend to patient's needs during sedation and non-sedation procedures.
- May administer intravenous and oral medications to patients prior and during procedures.
- May assists in the collection of blood and tissue specimen samples.
- May monitor patient's vital signs.
- May coordinate procedure scheduling with multidisciplinary teams.
- May participate in life-saving measures (ACLS).
- At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Ability to make nursing practice decisions in his/her area of specialty as broadly defined by University of Utah Health, Nursing Practice Department and unit-specific policies and standards and as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act.
- Ability to function independently.
- Demonstrated superior organizational skills.
- Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
QualificationsRequired- Three years of nursing experience.
Licenses Required- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)Preferred- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- ACLS may be required by some departments.
Working Conditions and Physical DemandsEmployee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.
Physical RequirementsCarrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
