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Job description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Position Details:
Location
Mercy Hospital Jefferson - Interventional Radiology
1400 US Highway 61
Festus, Missouri 63028
Hours/Schedule
Full-Time Days (40hrs/Week)
Monday-Friday
No Weekends, No Call Schedule.
Provides specialized nursing care for patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures. Responsibilities include conducting pre-procedure assessments, educating patients and families, monitoring patient status throughout care, assisting physicians during vascular and non-vascular procedures, administering medications and moderate sedation, maintaining a safe procedural environment, and providing post-procedure recovery care. The IR Nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes, manage potential complications, and coordinate discharge, admission, or transfer of care.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Physical requirements/demands:
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
Experience:
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department-required timeframe:
- ACLS/ALS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
keyword(s): Radiology, Imaging
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