RN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, MI is seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology RN to ensure safe, compassionate care before, during, and after procedures, assisting Radiologists and other physicians in a fast-paced radiology suite.

You will provide direct patient care across all ages, uphold radiation safety, manage assessments and nursing interventions, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team in the interventional radiology department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current Michigan RN license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Preferred: PALS and experience in interventional radiology/critical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for all ages in radiology; neonatal to geriatric.
• Cover all radiology areas, including clinics and future sites.
• Develop and implement care plans with the care team.
• Perform patient assessments and initiate nursing interventions.
• Administer procedural sedation as needed.
• Monitor and document procedure logs.
• Assist physicians in interventional procedures.

Skills

Radiology nursing

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Radiation safety

Communication

Critical thinking

PALS

Education

RN license (Michigan)

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 3 months

Tools

RIS proficiency

Nursing information systems

Job description

Overview

The Radiology Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. The Interventional Radiology RN also known as a Special Procedures RN involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement a care plan for patients pre/intra/post interventional radiology procedures and assist Radiologists and other physicians with other radiology modalities as required. Radiology modalities include, but are not limited to interventional radiology procedures, vascular procedures, neuroendovascular procedures, computerized tomography, ultrasound, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine.

Responsibilities

• Models Covenant's Mission, Vision and Values of keeping our commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
• Provide direct patient care for all age groups (neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Cover all areas of Radiology, including clinics and future radiology areas.
• Develop and implement plan of care for patients and involving all care team members.
• Perform patient assessments and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer procedural sedation.
• Monitor patient and document procedure logs.
• Assist physicians in all interventional procedures.
• Maintain flexibility of assignments within the department and assist other departments as needed.
• Demonstrate radiation safety.
• Demonstrate sterile technique maintain a safe and clean environment for infection control.
• Maintain professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Preserves patients' privacy and maintains confidentiality of patients' information. Ensures that services are provided in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation / compliance requirements.
• Anticipates customer needs and provides services to all customers, including patients, physicians, hospital departments, and staff. Coordinates requests for services, information, records, and data on a timely basis.
• Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, and employees are treated with kindness and respect.
• Demonstrates teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• Graduate from an accredited school in the science of nursing with a current Michigan License.
• BLS
• ACLS within 3 months of hire
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience

Preferred

• PALS
• 1 year of critical care experience
• 1 year of similar experience (IR, CCL, Hybrid)

Skills

• Prior knowledge of radiation safety.
• Demonstrate ability to problem solve and prioritize patient needs independently, efficiently, and effectively.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively with a diverse audience.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrate ability to remain calm and focused during high volume, stress and crisis situations.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability to wear lead and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to carry a pager and respond to emergent procedures within 30 minutes.
• Occasional heavy lifting.

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities