RN - Interventional Radiology
About The Position
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to a group of patients during a designated time frame, using the nursing process, current nursing practices, technology, and available financial and human resources. Interventional Radiology encompasses Radiology, Vascular Surgery, and Neuro Intervention, and performs C-arm-guided procedures. Nurses work closely with Prep/Recovery and Procedure Lab staff and are key members of the comprehensive stroke team. The role involves direct 1:1 care for adult patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures, including moderate sedation, medication administration, and hemodynamic monitoring. The team environment is described as stimulating, supportive, and collaborative. The department offers flexible staffing options, cross-training, job sharing, minimal on-call shifts, a physician lecture series with free CEUs, mentoring, and educational events involving equipment and training.
Requirements
- College diploma in Nursing.
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 1 year.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association within 1 year.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct 1:1 nursing care to adult patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Complete initial patient assessments and develop, implement, and continuously modify plans of care based on patient and family needs.
- Document nursing care and procedure events accurately and maintain documentation that supports communication across the healthcare team.
- Administer medications, including medications necessary for procedures, and manage patients receiving moderate sedation in accordance with Carle policies.
- Monitor hemodynamics, identify potential life-threatening arrhythmias, and implement appropriate clinical treatment.
- Coordinate safe care with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team; answer questions and provide emotional support when needed.
- Adapt to changes in procedures and respond to emergent situations.
- Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
- Participate in department quality-improvement and evidence-based-practice projects.
- Maintain departmental competencies and develop professional practice through feedback, collaboration, and identification of learning needs.
- Understand the supplies and equipment used in various procedures.
- Work collaboratively as part of a cohesive team of RNs and Radiology Technologists.
Benefits
- Flexible staffing options, including cross-training and job sharing.
- Minimal on-call shifts.
- HVI physician lecture series with free continuing education units for staff.
- Mentoring program for new hires and transfers.
- Educational events involving equipment and training.
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
