Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology (Wage)

Vadefenders; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radiology Nurse at UVA Health in Charlottesville provides procedural sedation and clinical support for CT- and ultrasound-guided procedures, as well as MRI studies, for adult and pediatric patients.

You will collaborate with radiologists, anesthesia teams, and interprofessional staff to deliver safe, high-quality care, educate patients and families, and assist with anesthesia-led pediatric cases, with a focus on safety and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license in Virginia.
• BSN required within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide procedural sedation for CT- and ultrasound-guided procedures, including biopsies.
• Monitor patients undergoing MRI and support anesthesia teams.
• Collaborate with radiologists, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and post-procedure care.
• Assist with pediatric cases and coordinate care with PACU staff.

Skills

Procedural sedation

MRI experience

Pediatric experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Join UVA Health’s Radiology Nursing team in Charlottesville, a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center. Our team provides high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals undergoing advanced imaging and minimally invasive procedures in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The Radiology Nurse at UVA Health provides procedural sedation and clinical support for patients undergoing CT- and ultrasound-guided procedures, as well as MRI studies. This role includes monitoring patients with cardiac devices, supporting anesthesia teams, and ensuring a safe, seamless experience for both adult and pediatric populations.

• Provide procedural sedation for CT- and ultrasound-guided procedures, including lung, liver, and renal biopsies, as well as occasional drain placements
• Support MRI services by monitoring patients with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
• Assist with sedation for patients with claustrophobia undergoing MRI
• Collaborate with radiologists, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient care
• Provide patient and family education, including procedural expectations and post-procedure communication
• Assist with occasional pediatric cases, including coordination of care, family communication, and support during anesthesia-led procedures
• Coordinate with PACU staff for patient handoff following anesthesia cases, with care transitioned upon arrival to PACU

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with procedural sedation or radiology nursing
• Experience working in MRI or with patients who have cardiac devices
• Pediatric experience is a plus but not required

Capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.

ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing:

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations.

This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

• Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.
• Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable.
• Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.
• Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $39.90 - $53.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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