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Responsibilities

Providing education to the patient and family members: Includes ensuring the patient and family members understand the procedure and plan of care before signing procedural consent and providing them with discharge planning/instructions

Preparing patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history

Administering medications including moderate sedation

Monitoring patient patterns and vital signs during the procedure

_We are offering a_ _sign on bonus up to $25,000_ _to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance._

Qualifications

+ **Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Diploma in Nursing from accredited nursing program or Associates Degree in Nursing required

+ Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Arkansas or eNLC licensure with multistate privileges in good standing with the Arkansas Board of Nursing. License must be unencumbered.

+ 6 months of nursing experience required (New graduates would need to complete a residency program before consideration for this unit)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) **Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

+ Previous nursing experience in Interventional Radiology, Critical Care or Emergency Department

Overview

Interventional Radiology RNs with CHI St Vincent have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. Their ability to multitask and consistently deliver high quality care makes them some of the most well-rounded nurses patients can have. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency attribute to their success.

Interventional Radiology Nurses are vital members of the radiology team, providing patient care during minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. he IR Nurse provides critical nursing care to the patient while assisting the Interventional Radiologist, Vascular Surgeon, and Endovascular Neurosurgeon in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.

About Us:

**CHI St Vincent Infirmary** is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Pay Range

$31.65 - $42.73 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.