Radiology Registered Nurse (RN-IR)
About The Position
The Radiology Registered Nurse (RN-IR) provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. This role includes pre-procedure assessment, intra-procedure monitoring, sedation administration, and post-procedure recovery and education. The Radiology RN works collaboratively with radiologists, technologists, and other healthcare providers to ensure patient safety and high-quality care. The Radiology RN will apply knowledge of patient protection, emergency protocols and procedures, and proper equipment utilization to maximize safety in the work environment. This position cares for all ages of patients from newborn through geriatric populations; as well as inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings. The employee must be able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Minnesota
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process
- Must be able to attend the work site as scheduled, including weekends and holidays
- Must have venipuncture competencies, or obtained within 1 month of hire date
- Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities for interacting with patients and healthcare teams
- Proficiency in Epic EMR and familiarity with radiology workflows
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital setting
- Prior experience in radiology nursing strongly preferred
- BSN adds $1.00/hour
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-procedure patient assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and vital signs
- Provide education to patients and families about procedures, potential risks, and post-care instructions
- Assist with and monitor patients during imaging or interventional procedures (e.g., biopsies, injections, drainages, etc.)
- Administer moderate sedation and monitor patient response per protocol and physician orders
- Respond to emergencies and manage adverse reactions to contrast media or medications
- Ensure accurate documentation of nursing assessments, medication administration, and patient monitoring in the Epic EMR
- Collaborate with radiologists and technologists to coordinate patient care and procedural workflow
- Provide post-procedure care including monitoring recovery, assessing for complications, and ensuring safe discharge or transfer
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- HSA, FSA and 401k plans
- EAP, life and disability coverage
- voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage
- pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
