Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Interventional Radiology utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains professional accountability for care provided to assigned patients. The role evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments. The nurse maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and performs duties in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards. This is a full-time position at Mercy in Fort Smith.

Requirements

• Graduate from a school of nursing; an Associate's Degree, diploma, or BSN is acceptable.
• Maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure applicable to where nursing duties are performed, and meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, or successfully complete the course within 30 days of hire.
• Be able to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
• Be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

• Depending on the position or unit, one or more additional certifications may be required, or may need to be obtained within the department’s required timeframe: ACLS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, CPHON, OCN, BLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E. Six Assessment & Care Modules, C-EFM, or other unit-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care provided to assigned patients.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties and responsibilities consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree