REGISTERED NURSE- Interventional Radiology

About the Role

Provides comprehensive nursing care to pediatric and adult patients during Interventional Radiology procedures, including Vascular, Neuro and other specialties. Prioritizes and provides appropriate patient care in an organized, efficient, professional and timely manner. Identifies emergency situations, initiates nursing actions and sets priorities for care. Assists Radiologist(s), Fellow(s), Resident(s), Advanced Practice Providers(APP?s) and technical staff in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. Provides moderate sedation/analgesia to patients undergoing Interventional Radiological procedures per UMHS policies, guidelines, protocols and competencies. This includes assessment, monitoring, administering of medications, documentation, and other interventions to ensure a safe, therapeutic experience for the patient(s). Fosters a culture of patient and family centered care by creating a positive and caring experience with every interaction. Recognizes internal and external customers and continually looks for ways to improve service and therapeutic communications for all internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• POC (Point of Care) testing, administering anticoagulant/ hemolytic therapies, keen assessment skills, working with minimal supervision, ability to multitask, and use professional judgement in decision making.
• Constant standing, walking, transporting of equipment, Patient lifting, positioning, pushing, twisting, and/or transferring of patients.
• Remaining in a stationary position and/or moving for extended periods of time.
• Wearing a lead apron (approx. 20-25 lbs) for several hours at a time.
• Inspection & monitoring of patients from at least 20 feet in low light environment.
• Providing patient care in low light/dark rooms during radiographic procedures.
• Pushing stretchers with patients.
• Management of blood product transfusions, including associated paper documentation.
• Using computerized data entry and medical record systems.

Required Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• Two (2) or more years of current Interventional Radiology RN experience providing moderate sedation/analgesia care to complex Adult and/ or Pediatric patients.
• ACLS and PALS certification is required (or within six (6) months of date of hire) or MUST be completed prior to end of probationary period.
• Must pass EKG exam with a minimum of 80%.
• Resume required (for both Internal & External Applicants). You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• BSN.
• Demonstrated effective organizational/leadership experience as evidenced by past performance evaluations.
• Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills, ability to work collaboratively with others, excellent interpersonal and delegation skills.
• Flexible, critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task is essential as evidenced by past performance evaluations.

Work Schedule

• Hours: 40 hrs/week.
• Shift: Days: Four (4) days/week 0850-1920. With weekend assignment, one weekday shift will be 1050-1920.
• Weekend commitment: Every third weekend. Weekend shift = 0650-1920.
• On call is required after orientation on weeknights, weekends, and holidays. Holiday commitment is required.

Location

Interventional Radiology. Procedures are performed in 4 locations: Neuro Interventional, Visceral, Pediatrics (located in the Children?s & Women?s OR), and Vascular (located in the CVC OR). Procedures may also be performed in other areas including CT, patient care units, and other procedure areas. Interventional Radiology nursing also supports Vascular Surgery and Neurosurgery performing catheter based diagnostics and interventions.

Pay & Benefits

Hourly range for Registered Nurses $41.78 - $64.81/ hour.

Differentials:

• Evening Shift Differential - $3.00 / hour
• Night Shift Differential - $4.00 / hour
• Day Shift Weekend Differential - $2.90 / hour
• Evening Shift Weekend Differential - $5.90 / hour
• Night Shift Weekend Differential - $6.90 / hour
• Charge Nurse Differential - $1.00 / hour

Benefit Package Includes:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances.
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs.
• Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement.

This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C. Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire. Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.