Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

9d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Interventional Radiology provides age-appropriate nursing care throughout the continuum of care. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; monitors patient conditions; adjusts care plans; mobilizes resources; and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The nurse promotes safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures. The position contributes to unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice. It requires effective communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and appropriate delegation, along with accurate and timely EHR documentation. The nurse follows the ANA Code of Ethics, maintains required education and certifications, and may float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient-care needs. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, first-shift position with a call rotation. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. The role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease, requiring protective equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state or states 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 operating 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 while 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, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
Licensed nurses providing care through telehealth, telenursing, or virtual modalities must be licensed or hold practice privileges in the state where the client is located and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards of practice.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participate 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, 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 care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate and timely EHR 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 in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health-care and dependent-care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, as applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.