Registered Nurse Intrvntl Rad

Rhode Island Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse for Interventional Radiology to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic imaging procedures. Working under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Lead Nurse of Interventional Radiology, you will support patients across the lifespan—including geriatric, adult, and pediatric populations—in a fast-paced imaging environment.

Clinical Setting

You will work in the Diagnostic Imaging department, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and vascular interventional radiology (VIR) settings. The role involves direct patient care in pre-procedure, peri-procedure, and post-procedure phases, with exposure to radiation minimized through established safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, data collection through interview and record review, and document findings on appropriate nursing assessment forms
• Provide direct patient care and function as a patient advocate
• Assess and monitor patient condition throughout pre-, peri-, and post-procedural periods, including vital signs, invasive pressure monitoring, and EKG changes; initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Provide continuity of care for critically ill patients
• Administer conscious sedation and monitor patients in accordance with hospital and departmental standards for CT, ultrasound, and vascular interventional radiology procedures
• Administer contrast material and recognize, document, and assist in treatment of contrast reactions
• Assess need for and administer medications as appropriate
• Intervene in emergency situations
• Assist radiologists with procedures requiring professional nursing skills
• Demonstrate proficiency with specialized equipment including monitors, infusion pumps, pacemakers, defibrillators, ventilators, and oxygen equipment
• Document patient status and nursing interventions
• Communicate effectively with radiology nurses, physicians, technologists, and other patient care units regarding patient status, treatment, and outcomes
• Prioritize nursing responsibilities within the department and pre- and post-procedure rooms
• Collaborate with IR technologists to prepare patients and rooms for procedures
• Perform charge nurse and pre- and post-procedure room duties as needed
• Provide health teaching and procedural information to patients and families
• Participate in staff education on patient care, safety, and infection control; serve as a resource for nursing, medical, and radiology staff
• Assist with orientation of nurses, students, technologists, and physicians
• Maintain departmental databases for tracking procedures, complications, outcomes, and regulatory certifications
• Assist in review of safety issues and support reporting through the hospital event reporting system
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management programs
• Participate in development and evaluation of radiology policies and procedures
• Perform, document, and review patient and complication follow-up
• Maintain and enhance professional expertise through continuing education
• Practice cost containment
• Maintain emergency equipment and monitor medications including narcotics
• Assist with development and implementation of research projects
• Participate in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees
• Function as a liaison between radiology and nursing units
• Take call according to IR call policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Rhode Island or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current ACLS and BLS certification
• Demonstrated mature judgment, initiative, and proficiency in nursing skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, IV skills, and universal precautions
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of ICU-level critical care experience, OR
• Two years of ER nursing experience with at least one year in a trauma room setting

Schedule and Work Environment

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Call requirements for weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Day shift
• No driving required
• Majority of time spent walking or standing
• Lifting, pulling, and positioning patients while wearing an eight- to ten-pound lead apron
• Some exposure to radiation with hazards minimized through adherence to established safety precautions

Employment

• Union position (United Nurses and Allied Professional)
• Location: Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903