Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology (I/R)

Glens Falls Hospital • City of Glens Falls, NY

13d • $38 - $63

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Interventional Radiology (I/R) provides nursing care for patients receiving diagnostic and interventional procedures. The role includes assessing patients before procedures; safely administering and monitoring procedural sedation; continuously monitoring patients during and after procedures; managing recovery; educating patients; and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patients are safe for discharge or transfer.

The RN is accountable for organizing, managing, and delivering comprehensive nursing care to an assigned group of patients within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act. Care includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans, as well as patient and family education, accurate electronic health record documentation, effective handoffs, appropriate delegation and supervision, and participation in safety, teamwork, quality-improvement, and professional-excellence initiatives.

Glens Falls Hospital is a Magnet-designated organization that describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with shared governance, engaged leadership, and skilled peers. It offers structured clinical advancement, continuing-education funding, and dedicated mentorship. The listed base salary range is $38.00–$62.74 per hour, determined case by case based on experience, education, and certifications. Competitive sign-on incentives may be available, eligibility determined at offer; shift differentials apply to evening and overnight hours; and cash payouts are awarded for achieving specialty clinical certifications.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program.
• Active, unrestricted New York State RN license.
• Active BLS certification, or obtain it at the time of hire.
• For an Interventional Radiology assignment, ACLS certification must be obtained before completion of clinical orientation and maintained throughout employment.
• Excellent clinical judgment, rapid problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to remain calm and effective during medical emergencies.
• Ability to recognize patient-care problems and respond appropriately during emergencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with nursing personnel, patients, and physicians.
• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong working knowledge of standard healthcare reporting and quality measures.
• Associate-degree hires must complete a BSN within five years; RNs with 20 or more years of experience may substitute an advanced certification for this BSN requirement.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Competitive sign-on incentives may be available; eligibility is determined at the time of offer.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients before Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Safely administer and monitor procedural sedation.
• Continuously monitor patients during and after procedures and manage recovery.
• Educate patients and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to support safe discharge or transfer.
• Organize, manage, and deliver comprehensive nursing care to an assigned group of patients within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act.
• Deliver patient-centered nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to promote clinical outcomes and transitions of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, implement appropriate interventions, and adjust care plans as needs and treatment goals change.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions.
• Use electronic health record systems to document care accurately and comply with organizational standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, communicate with team members, and ensure safe patient handoffs.
• Delegate and supervise nursing support staff appropriately while remaining accountable for patient care.
• Participate in unit and organizational initiatives supporting safety, teamwork, quality improvement, and professional excellence.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing-education funding.
• Structured clinical ladder and advancement paths.
• Dedicated mentorship programs.
• Shift differentials for evening and overnight hours.
• Cash payouts for achieving specialty clinical certifications.
• Potential sign-on incentive, subject to eligibility at time of offer.
• Competitive benefits offerings are available to active full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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