Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Interventional Radiology team in Elgin, IL. The role involves assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and coordinating discharge with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include procedures such as paracentesis, central line placements, and mentoring unlicensed personnel. The ideal candidate must have a nursing license, BLS certification, and experience in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Typically requires one year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement individualized care.
• Anticipate changes in patient conditions and adjust care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams.
• Promote a culture of safety and report near-misses.

Skills

Holistic patient care focus

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficient in electronic medical records

Time management and multitasking

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Education

Completion of accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Interventional Radiology

Location

Sherman Hospital – Elgin, IL

Shift & Schedule

• Day Shift – Monday through Friday.
• Start time 8:00 a.m.
• IR call after 16:30 weekdays; rotational 24‑hour weekend and holiday coverage.
• Full time – 40 hours per week.
• 8‑hour shifts.

Procedures

• Paracentesis, thoracentesis, drain placement, tube checks, biopsies.
• Embolization, peripheral angiograms with interventions, Y‑90 procedures, TIPS procedures.
• Central line placements, dialysis catheter placements, and other IR procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package.
• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement – effective day 1.
• Level 2 Trauma (incorporated services).

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized care, evaluate effectiveness, and involve patients and families.
• Anticipate and respond to significant changes in patient condition, adjusting care plans and mobilizing resources.
• Implement strategies to reduce risk and increase safety, assessing learning readiness and developing education plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Apply evidence‑based practice and nursing regulatory standards in all care activities.
• Evaluate outcomes, support shared governance, and initiate process improvements.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and delegate appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, report near‑misses, and assist in corrective action implementation.
• Apply ethical decision making and treat all peers with respect.
• Participate in quality/process improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
• Demonstrate age‑specific patient care knowledge and apply department policies accordingly.

Licensure & Registration

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the nurse practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.

Education

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.

Experience

• Typically requires one year of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Holistic patient care with focus on patients and families.
• Recognizes situational changes, responds with confidence and flexibility.
• Proficient computer skills and electronic medical record use.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Builds rapport and maintains professional relationships with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Makes critical independent decisions.
• Organizational, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Time management, multitasking, and prioritization amid interruptions.
• Coordination, collaboration, delegation, and team‑building abilities.

Certification Addendum

• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital‑based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach, and twist frequently.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; 20 lbs. over head; carry 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. force; perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person.
• Use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• May be exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing required.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine hand manipulation for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Operate equipment necessary for the job.

General Information

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.