Interventional Radiology Nurse

Job Summary And Responsibilities

• Providing education to the patient and family members:
  Includes ensuring the patient and family members understand the procedure and plan of care before signing procedural consent and providing them with discharge planning/instructions
• Preparing patients for procedures:
  Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history
• Administering medications including moderate sedation
• Monitoring patient patterns and vital signs during the procedure

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Nursing from accredited nursing program or Associates Degree in Nursing required
  • Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Arkansas or eNLC licensure with multistate privileges in good standing with the Arkansas Board of Nursing. License must be unencumbered.
  • 6 months of nursing experience required (New graduates would need to complete a residency program before consideration for this unit)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous nursing experience in Interventional Radiology, Critical Care or Emergency Department

Interventional Radiology RNs with CHI St Vincent have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. Their ability to multitask and consistently deliver high quality care makes them some of the most well‑rounded nurses patients can have. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency attribute to their success.

Interventional Radiology Nurses are vital members of the radiology team, providing patient care during minimally invasive, image‑guided procedures. he IR Nurse provides critical nursing care to the patient while assisting the Interventional Radiologist, Vascular Surgeon, and Endovascular Neurosurgeon in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Whether you are an experienced RN ‘who’s seen it all’ or a nurse working toward that, we invite you to join CHI St Vincent today and experience Radiology nursing with us!

$32.38 - $43.68 /hour