Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology for a nursing job in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Interventional Radiology
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

**This position is eligible for a $5000 sign on bonus, payable after hire** (external candidates only)

Title: REGISTERED NURSE – Radiology

Scheduled Hours: Full Time position;

                                4-10 hour shifts per week;

                                Call required; 5-7 shifts per month

JOB SUMMARY:

The Interventional Radiology Department has latest angiography technology with three (3) labs for neuroradiology, body and vascular IR procedures. As a Registered Nurse in the IR  Department, you will be responsible for both inpatient and outpatient care to patients requiring invasive procedures from preop to post op in a team environment.

The department offers comprehensive training in Radiology Interventions (body) and Neuro Interventions (stroke). A collaborative/supportive team approach embracing learning/teaching along with a supportive and engaged leadership team.

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

•            Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license

•            BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years.  Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certification within one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later.

•            Must possess at minimum 2 years critical care nursing experience (ICU, PACU, ER)

•            Current AHA CPR and ACLS

•            Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick

•            Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster

•            Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients

•            Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit

•           Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R115927. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Sign-On bonus