Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (RN)

Join a dynamic team as an Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse, providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients throughout various interventional radiology procedures. This role encompasses patient preparation, procedural circulation, moderate sedation, intra-procedural monitoring, and post-procedure recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for interventional radiology procedures.
• Assist in procedural circulation and provide support during interventions.
• Administer and monitor moderate sedation in compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct intra-procedural monitoring and manage patient recovery.
• Utilize the Aldrete scoring system for post-procedure assessments.
• Ensure adherence to Universal Protocol and procedural safety regulations.

Common Procedures Supported

• Peripheral vascular procedures
• Genitourinary and renal procedures
• Gastrointestinal procedures
• Pulmonary procedures
• Image-guided biopsies
• Management of bleeding-related interventions
• Vascular device implantation
• Ultrasound and CT-guided procedures

Required Clinical Skills

• Experience with circulating during interventional procedures.
• Post-procedure monitoring and patient recovery expertise.
• Competence in cardiac telemetry and recognizing rhythm changes.
• Administering blood and blood products as necessary.
• Setting up and caring for drainage tubes and vascular access devices.

Additional Patient Care Experience

Experience in the following areas will be beneficial:

• General medical-surgical care
• Hematology and oncology
• Bone marrow transplant
• Long-term acute care settings
• Long-term skilled nursing care

Call Requirements

Participation in call rotations is mandatory, covering weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must respond promptly to call expectations and be available to report to the facility as needed.

Collaborative Patient Care Environment

The Interventional Radiology RN will work closely with interventional radiologists, technologists, and a dedicated procedural care team, independently managing assigned patients while providing high-quality care.