Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology (IR)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology (IR)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Positions: 1 Full Time

About Us

We are dedicated to providing quality healthcare and achieving health equity. Our Chicago location is building a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area, aiming to increase services and meet community needs. We are a growing team committed to delivering world-class service and compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care.

Role Summary

The Staff Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) who practices within the scope of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. This role ensures the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality, individualized nursing care using the nursing process and leadership skills. The RN incorporates human care principles, performs established procedures according to organizational policies, and coordinates family involvement in patient care. Tasks are delegated to competent caregivers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Assess biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, cultural, self-care, educational, and discharge planning needs based on age and developmental status.
• Caring Behaviors: Utilize empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity to support patient dignity.
• Care Planning: Develop and prioritize outcome-directed plans of care, modifying them as necessary.
• Clinical Practice: Perform clinical and technical aspects of care according to policies, procedures, standards of practice, and the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Intervention Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust the plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Documentation: Document care according to established standards.
• Patient Education: Provide patient and family education.
• Mentorship: Serve as a mentor/preceptor for colleagues and other staff.
• Interventional Radiology (IR) Procedures:
  • Utilize patient assessment findings and clinical judgment to safely perform IR procedures in collaboration with the Radiology Team and radiologist.
  • Provide pre, intra, and post-IR procedural care and monitoring.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of medications, including emergency drugs, moderate sedation, reversal agents, and adverse reactions to contrast media.
  • Demonstrate competency in performing various IR procedures (e.g., abscess drain tube placement, aspiration of fluid collections, breast biopsy, chest tube placement, biopsies, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis).
  • Prepare rooms and position patients for procedures.
  • Follow radiation safety protocols.
• Level 2 Standards: Meet and maintain annual Level 2 Performance Standards and expectations.
• Adherence: Adhere to downtime procedures, departmental policies, and safety protocols.
• Mission Alignment: Demonstrate understanding and modeling of the organization's mission and core values.
• Professional Development: Enhance professional growth through educational programs, literature, and meetings.
• Delegation: Monitor and delegate tasks to allied healthcare professionals.

Education and Experience

• BSN preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience required.
• Ability to follow instructions and record information accurately.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Computer Skills

• EMR/CERNER experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) experience preferred.
• Basic computer and typing skills required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Registered Nurse with current Illinois License.
• ACLS per unit-specific hospital requirements.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Additional Requirements

• Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value workplace diversity!