Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology PRN

LCMC Health • Covington, LA

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About The Position

Your job is more than a job. At LCMC Health, we are committed to providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to our patients. We are seeking a dedicated Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse to join our team and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Position Summary Interventional Radiology RNs (IR RNs) are involved with the assessment, planning, and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures. The IR RNs complete comprehensive patient assessment specific to the clinical area/unit. IR RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform moderate and deep sedation on patients and conduct appropriate monitoring, assessments, interventions, and documentation Prepare patients for procedures by providing ongoing education to the patient and to the family members Delegate tasks appropriately within scope of practice and perform necessary follow-up Communication & Collaboration Communicate patient status, changes, and critical information through proper hand-off and escalation channels Ensure continuity of care by reporting key updates (e.g., assessments, lab results, intake/output, patient concerns) Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes Seek guidance or assistance when needed to ensure safe and effective care Quality & Patient Experience Support performance improvement initiatives, including infection control and quality assurance standards Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission) Promote a positive patient experience through effective communication and service recovery Anticipate and respond to patient needs promptly Contribute to a team-oriented environment by assisting colleagues as needed

Requirements

• Current Louisiana RN license or temporary permit
• Interventional Radiology RN Experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• MICU: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Oncology (Med/Surg, Clinic, Infusion, etc.): Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification (within 2 years of hire)
• Perioperative Nursing: Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and deep sedation on patients and conduct appropriate monitoring, assessments, interventions, and documentation
• Prepare patients for procedures by providing ongoing education to the patient and to the family members
• Delegate tasks appropriately within scope of practice and perform necessary follow-up
• Communicate patient status, changes, and critical information through proper hand-off and escalation channels
• Ensure continuity of care by reporting key updates (e.g., assessments, lab results, intake/output, patient concerns)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
• Seek guidance or assistance when needed to ensure safe and effective care
• Support performance improvement initiatives, including infection control and quality assurance standards
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission)
• Promote a positive patient experience through effective communication and service recovery
• Anticipate and respond to patient needs promptly
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment by assisting colleagues as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees