RN II-IR-PRN Tiered (UH)

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Job Requisition ID:

R00045618

Job Category:

Nursing

Organization:

Interventional Radiology Services

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

RN II-IR-PRN Tiered (UH)

Job Summary:

To provide quality nursing care through application of the nursing process and established guidelines for nursing practices. Specializes and assists in the care of critical patients, both pediatric and adult, undergoing diagnosis and interventional radiology procedures including sedation and post-op recovery procedures. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

Education & Experience

Must be licensed as RN for one (1) year. Two (2) years of RN experience in specified area preferred. BSN preferred.

Certifications, licenses or registration required:  valid RN license, ACLS, BLS, and/or PALS required; can be obtained within the first 90 days in the position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills.  Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs. Ability to work in a team environment. Must possess technical skills required to administer conscious sedation and facilitate the care of critically ill patients including management of arterial lines as well as central lines and ventricular catheter drains (EVD).  Must be skilled in sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care for pediatric through geriatric patients undergoing invasive procedures and for patients in critical, life threatening, emergency situations. Assists in the efficient operations of the procedural and post-procedural areas, optimizing the use of resources to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
• Utilizes equipment unique to interventional radiology services, including neurological conscious sedation and assisting with anesthesia used during the care of patients.
• Documents, observes, and communicates patient's social, clinical, demographic, and hemodynamic information in the pre, intra, and post procedure areas for diagnostic and interventional cases. Compiles and disseminates appropriate patient medical information.  Analyzes, interprets, and notes changes.
• Maintains sterile field and aseptic technique during intra-procedure diagnostic and interventional cases. Assembles the necessary supplies and equipment for scheduled and emergency procedures in a timely manner. Assists the physician with the use of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Documents the administration of procedural sedation.  Serves as a preceptor for procedural sedation for other registered nurses throughout the adult and pediatric services.  Participates in procedural sedation committee meetings.
• Verifies the accuracy of "point of care" lab equipment through the utilization of pre-established quality controls.  Checks all emergency equipment; maintains knowledge of supply location, care, and use for the interventional radiology area.  Manages supply inventory levels and communicates supply usage and needs to the radiology buyer.
• Reports appropriate patient information according to the hospital policy and procedure upon patient transfer to the next level of care.
• Participates in annual radiation safety competency evaluation and annual inspections. Complies with hospital radiation safety practices.
• Participates in departmental and unit meetings to promote a positive work environment which enhances employee and patient satisfaction.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires constant exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

20

Work Shift:

Rotating

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

10/6/2025

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):