"REGISTERED NURSE- Interventional Radiology"

Provides comprehensive nursing care to pediatric and adult patients during Interventional Radiology procedures, including Vascular, Neuro and other specialties. Prioritizes and provides appropriate patient care in an organized, efficient, professional and timely manner. Identifies emergency situations, initiates nursing actions and sets priorities for care. Assists Radiologist(s), Fellow(s), Resident(s), Advanced Practice Providers(APP’s) and technical staff in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Provides moderate sedation/analgesia to patients undergoing Interventional Radiological procedures per UMHS policies, guidelines, protocols and competencies. This includes assessment, monitoring, administering of medications, documentation, and other interventions to ensure a safe, therapeutic experience for the patient(s). Other key responsibilities include: POC (Point of Care) testing, administering anticoagulant/ hemolytic therapies, keen assessment skills, working with minimal supervision, ability to multitask, and use professional judgement in decision making.

Fosters a culture of patient and family centered care by creating a positive and caring experience with every interaction. Recognizes internal and external customers and continually looks for ways to improve service and therapeutic communications for all internal and external customers.

This position routinely involves: Constant standing, walking, transporting of equipment, Patient lifting, positioning, pushing, twisting, and/or transferring of patients, Remaining in a stationary position and/or moving for extended periods of time, Wearing a lead apron (approx. 20-25 lbs) for several hours at a time, Inspection & monitoring of patients from at least 20 feet in low light environment, Providing patient care in low light/dark rooms during radiographic procedures, Pushing stretchers with patients, Management of blood product transfusions, including associated paper documentation, Using computerized data entry and medical record systems.

Current license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan. Two (2) or more years of recent (within the past five (5) years) RN experience in providing care to complex Adult and/ or Pediatric patients in an ICU, ED, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, EP (Electrophysiology) Lab or other medical procedures unit environment. Experience in sedation and/ or pain management and/or anxiety management, anticoagulant administration, POC (point of care) testing. ACLS and PALS certification is required (or within six (6) months of date of hire) or MUST be completed prior to end of probationary period.

BSN preferred. Experience in administering moderate sedation and hemolytic therapy is strongly preferred. Demonstrated effective organizational/leadership experience. Demonstrated effective communication and problem solving skills, ability to work collaboratively with others, excellent interpersonal and delegation skills. Flexible, critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task is essential.

Salary & Nursing Framework Level: This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C. Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire. Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.

Hours: 32 hrs / week. Shift: Days: 7a-5:30p and 7a-7:30p. Weekend commitment as needed: 7a-7:30p. On call is required after orientation on weeknights, weekends, and holidays. Location: Interventional Radiology. Interventional Radiology procedures are performed in 4 locations: Neuro Interventional, Visceral, Pediatrics (located in the Children’s & Women’s OR), and Vascular (located in the CVC OR). Procedures may also be performed in other areas including CT, patient care units, and other procedure areas. Interventional Radiology nursing also supports Vascular Surgery and Neurosurgery performing catheter based diagnostics and interventions.