Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology (IR) PositionInterventional Radiology (IR) is a dynamic procedural department that performs a wide range of image-guided interventions using fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to precisely target therapy. Many IR procedures offer minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery.The Interventional Radiology team collaborates closely with multiple specialties across the organization, including nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, vascular surgery, and gynecology. Registered Nurses work side by side with a multidisciplinary team to support all aspects of patient care throughout the procedural continuum.The department manages a high volume of procedures, including—but not limited to—central venous access, endovascular interventions, image-guided drain placements, dialysis access maintenance, inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement, nephrostomy tube placement, and gastrostomy tube placement.This position is a Monday–Friday schedule with 10-hour shifts and shared on-call responsibilities. Candidates should have at least 2 years of acute care experience, with prior Critical Care experience highly desirable. Training for ACLS and Moderate Sedation will be provided.ResponsibilitiesThe Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served.PractitionerUtilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care.Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary.Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients, uphold their autonomy in decision-making, ensure informed consent and assist patients in families in expressing self-determination.Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance.Engages in the governance of practice.Leader/Decision MakerManages interpersonal relationships for self and with others.Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession.Assumes authority and accountability for the nursing care of patients while appropriately delegating elements of care to others members of the care delivery team in accordance with laws, regulations and policies and procedures.Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes.ScientistActively seeks out the most current evidence and standards and applies and translates to daily practice.Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge by contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice at the local level.TransferorCommunicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.Actively partners with others to effect change that produces positive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge.Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident, experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team.Performs other duties as required or assigned.QualificationsGraduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.Required Licensure/CertificationsLicensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire eligibility.Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required upon hire.