Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role The Interventional   Radiology Unit (outpatient/inpatient)  at Christian Hospital Northwest is searching for a full-time position  for RN for Interventional Radiology  to assist in IR Coordination and IR procedures.  This position will also cover time off.  See additional information below for your reference.   Up to $15,500.00 Sign-On Bonus Benefits Eligible 37.5 Hours per week (Full- Time) Monday-Friday 5 shifts - 8 hours, rotating any one of 3 shifts (7:00am - 3:00pm) (7:30am - 3:30pm) (8:00am - 4:00pm) Rotational call 1-2 days per week, rotational Holidays call schedule. Call Rotation every 4th weekend (7:00am - 7:00am) Saturday- Sunday OTHERWISE weekends and holidays off. ADN required. BLS required. Day to Day Responsibilities: Moderate sedation exp. The ability to access patient's ports Familiarity with various heart rhythms. The ability to start IV's successfully. The ability to insert and remove foleys Knowledge of EPIC charting System Excellent patient monitoring skills The ability to schedule procedures & patients follow up Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Work directly with Imaging Tech, Physicians, Providers and Office Staff  Good communication skills  12 weeks orientation/training  Additional Preferred Requirements ACLS certification completed prior to completion of orientation/training 2 yrs. of RN exp. preferred  Procedural and sedation experience preferred Critical care experience preferred Seeking RN with exp in the following areas: IR, ICU, Cardiac and Interventional Nurses Overview Christian Hospital  has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as "high performing" in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare , six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.   The Radiology Interventional performs biopsies, places drains, does angio work but excluding the heart, does central line placements, and dialysis catheter placement. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.   Responsibilities Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs. BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to /Benefits *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer