Interventional Radiology Nurse

Advocate Health•Macon, GA

4d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Nurse provides nursing care across the patient care continuum, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The nurse monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, coordinates resources, and collaborates with the care team to support safe, effective outcomes. The role includes engaging patients and families, maintaining accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, and providing age-appropriate care based on patients’ developmental needs. The nurse promotes safety, evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and collaboration. Responsibilities include communicating effectively, resolving conflicts, delegating appropriately, pursuing professional development, and maintaining required certifications. The nurse may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to applicable protocols and may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities in the designated service area. This is a full-time position in Interventional Radiology at Navicent Health Medical Center, scheduled four days per week for 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Physical demands include frequent movement and patient handling, and the role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases. Protective equipment must be worn as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, one year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when potentially exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified by the nurse leader.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care while engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Safely administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflict, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.