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BASIC DESCRIPTION
The interventional radiology nurse practitioner—a practice role—works in either acute care setting or ambulatory centers caring for the patient undergoing radiologic imaging procedures and radiation oncology treatments. They are responsible for obtaining consents for the procedure, conducting a thorough physical assessment and medical/surgical history, and evaluating patients pre- and post-procedure.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Registered nurse (RN) preparation, Nurse Practitioner certification, and Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are required; masters in nursing and several years of acute care experience as an RN preferably in the critical care or emergency nursing are requirements.
CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS NEEDED
â– Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills
â– Excellent technical skills such as placement of peripheral and central venous catheters and thoracotomy catheters.
â– Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
RELATED WEB SITES AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
â– Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing (https://www.arinursing.org/membership-information.html)
â– Society for Interventional Radiology (http://www.scvir.org/)