RN - Interventional Radiology

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking an RN for Interventional Radiology at the Main Campus in Cleveland. You will support patients during image-guided vascular and non-vascular procedures, assisting with monitoring, sedation, and team coordination.

The role requires current RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and experience in a procedural setting. You will work days 7:00 am–7:30 pm with two weekend shifts in a six-week cycle, joining a renowned, research-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (ADN or BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
• BLS Certification through AHA or Red Cross
• ACLS certification within first six months of employment
• In areas with PICC lines, CRNI or VA-BC certification preferred within three years
• One year of recent RN experience or RN with 2 years LPN in the same dept may substitute for RN experience

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services.
• Assess patients, perform nursing assessments and notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Perform telephone triage and call rotations.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Establish care plans with patients, families and the health care team.
• Coordinate discharge planning and identify post-discharge needs.
• Maintain core nursing competencies including CPR and skills labs.
• Assist with specialized patient care equipment as required by the department.
• Educate patients and families.
• Cover other nursing roles in the department.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

PICC/VA-BC preferred

Education

ADN or BSN

BSN preferred

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

RN - Interventional Radiology

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Imaging Nursing-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

F99950

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Interventional Radiology RN supports patients during minimally invasive, image-guided vascular and non-vascular procedures involving the body from the neck down. This area performs a wide range of procedures including central line placement, angiograms, angioplasty/stenting, thrombolysis/thrombectomy, embolization, drain placements, biliary and nephrostomy interventions, and tumor-directed therapies. The RN provides procedural nursing support, assists with patient monitoring during procedures, administers and monitors sedation as appropriate, supports the physician and procedural team, and responds to changes in patient condition during moderate- to high-acuity cases. ED, PACU, or Critical Care experience is preferred, though other relevant RN experience will be considered.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. including two weekend shifts within a six-week period.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Assess patients, complete nursing assessments, document findings in patient records and notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Perform telephone triage and call rotations.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer treatments and medications.
• Establish care plans in collaboration with patients, families and the health care team.
• Coordinate ongoing care, identify discharge needs and facilitate discharge planning.
• Evaluate, initiate and maintain standards of care.
• Assist with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician or LIP.
• Educate patients and families.
• Cover other nursing roles in the department.
• Maintain core competencies in nursing including CPR and skills labs.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within the first six months of employment
• In areas operating with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC Lines), Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) certification is preferred within three years of hire.
• One year of recent experience as an RN OR Licensed RN with at least 2 years of LPN experience within the same Cleveland Clinic procedural department may substitute for required RN experience.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Two years of recent experience as an RN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• ICU experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an inf