Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology I

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is hiring an Registered Nurse (RN) for the Interventional Radiology (IR) unit at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. This full-time position focuses on professional nursing care, assessment, planning, and collaboration with the health care team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a high-volume IR setting.

The IR team is one of the largest in the region, offering exposure to cutting-edge imaging-guided procedures and a supportive environment that

Qualifications

• ADN preferred with BSN to be completed within 5 years.
• 6 months to 2 years of clinical nurse experience.
• Current RN license in KS or MO.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments in the IR unit.
• Delegate tasks appropriately within scope of practice.
• Monitor patients under moderate/deep sedation per policy.
• Document all aspects of care per hospital policy.
• Ensure safe patient care with timely handoffs and teaching of patients/families.
• Contribute to department quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Time management

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

## Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology IApplylocations: Liberty, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-50011# Position TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology ILiberty Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Interventional Radiology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. We are looking for nurses who pride themselves on providing exceptional patient care, autonomous practice and teamwork. We are seeking nurses who are energized and eager to work with cutting edge technologies and procedures. To be successful in this role you will need to be confident, independent, and a team oriented nurse. Our IR team is one of the largest in the country and sees more than 65 patients a day of all ages, which puts us in the top 1 percent of all academic hospitals. We provide treatments not available anywhere else in the region. Our highly skilled team works with advanced imaging technologies to target and treat complex conditions and perform minimally invasive procedures. Hours: M-F 8am - 4:30pm**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Complete comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit. -* Delegates tasks appropriately within scope of practice to ancillary personnel and performs the necessary follow up.* Demonstrates critical thinking and time management in patient care. Responds appropriately to emergencies.* Demonstrates good time management and prioritization skills. -* Documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy. -* Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, handoffs, etc.).* Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine in identification of expected outcomes and goals.* Participates in department quality improvement efforts. -* Under the direction of a physician, performs moderate and deep sedation on patients and conducts appropriate monitoring, assessments, interventions, and documentation as required by policy.* Ensures appropriate recovery of all patients per hospital policy.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** Associate Degree Nursing Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017; must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA* 6 months to 2 years experience as a clinical nurse **Required Licensure and Certification*** Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas or State of Missouri* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) BLS upon Hire **Preferred Licensure and Certification*** Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult) (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN)* CEN* CRN* Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) ## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-50011### Important information for you to know as you apply:* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. *See also* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion*.** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.