Interventional Radiology Nurse

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse is a critical member of the IR team, responsible for providing comprehensive, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to patients undergoing a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive interventional procedures. This role encompasses all phases of care, including pre-procedure preparation, intra-procedure monitoring, conscious sedation/analgesia administration, post-procedure recovery, and patient education. The IR RN utilizes advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and a collaborative approach to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

• Conduct thorough pre-procedure assessments, including review of medical history, current medications, allergies, lab results, and diagnostic imaging.
• Identify potential risks, contraindications, and special needs for each patient.
• Develop individualized nursing care plans based on patient assessment and procedural requirements.
• Provide clear and comprehensive pre-procedure education to patients and families.

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 depending on shift to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

Current RN license that allows you to practice in our stateGraduate of an accredited nursing programRequires at least 1-2 years of experience in critical care, emergency medicine, or a perioperative setting

Basic Life Support (BLS) requiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) requiredAdditional certification or licensure may be required for specialty areas