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)
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.