IR Nurse

Western Missouri Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center is seeking an Interventional Radiology RN to deliver nursing care before, during, and after IR procedures. You will collaborate with radiologists and technologists and ensure patient safety and documentation in the EMR.

The ideal candidate holds Missouri RN licensure with BLS/ACLS, 1–2 years IR/critical care or perioperative experience, and strong critical thinking and communication skills. BSN preferred. On-site, full-time role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in Missouri.
• BSN preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS.
• 1-2 years IR/critical care/emergency/perioperative nursing experience.
• Moderate sedation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of development stages: young adulthood, middle age, geriatrics.
• Self-motivated and able to work within hospital policies.
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Able to work independently and prioritize.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with EMR systems and radiology workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for interventional radiology procedures, including histories and IV starts.
• Monitor patients during procedures with sedation support, ensuring stability and comfort.
• Assist radiologists during procedures.
• Provide post-procedure care, including recovery and discharge instructions.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection control.
• Document all patient care in the EMR accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with small teams and cross-train as needed.
• Incorporate patient/family teaching into daily care.
• Implement care per interventions and document outcomes.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Participate in QI projects and department improvement.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy.
• May participate in rotating on-call for urgent IR procedures.
• Float to other areas such as pain clinic or endoscopy when needed.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Serve as sitters after training when required.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Missouri RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Radiology workflows

Moderate sedation equipment

Job description

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

An Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional RN who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her within the scope of his/her license. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care; be self-directed and adaptable and can assist in diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures, provide patient care before, during, and after procedures, and collaborate closely with radiologists, technologists, and other staff. The RN is responsible to the Nursing Director on the unit to which he/she is assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare patients for interventional radiology procedures, including obtaining medical histories, performing assessments, starting IVs, and administering pre-procedure medications.
• Monitor patients during procedures using moderate sedation or anesthesia support, ensuring vital signs are stable and comfort is maintained.
• Assist interventional radiologists during procedures.
• Provide post-procedure care, including recovery monitoring and discharge instructions.
• Maintain sterile technique and support infection control protocols as indicated.
• Document all aspects of patient care in the EMR system accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with small teams and cross-train to support other departments as needed.
• Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine in identification of expected outcomes and goals.
• Implements patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
• Demonstrates positive customer service relations.
• Routinely participates in QI projects and encourages the department to continuously improve.
• Supports the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• May participate in rotating on-call schedules for urgent/emergent IR procedures.
• Float as needed to other procedural areas such as pain clinic and/or endoscopy.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS.
• Current AHA or Red Cross ACLS.
• Minimum 1-2 years of interventional radiology, critical care, emergency, or perioperative nursing experience is required.
• Experience with moderate sedation preferred.
• Knowledgeable regarding the growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: early adulthood, middle age, and geriatrics.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Be able to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be knowledgeable with EMR systems and radiology workflows.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi‑manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.