Interventional Radiology Nurse

  • Poughkeepsie
  • Mohawk Valley Health System

Job Summary

The Interventional Radiology Nurse promotes and restores patient's health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and providing support to patients, visitors, and families. They are responsible for assessing, planning, promoting, and evaluating quality patient care and providing teaching to patients, families, and the public.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Identify patient care requirements and establish rapport with patients and families.
  • Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals and providing necessary education.
  • Assure quality care by adhering to therapeutic standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals.
  • Ensure operation of equipment and adherence to infection control policies and protocols.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited associate degree in nursing

Preferred:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program or higher degree
  • One or more years of experience in a related setting

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

  • Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse
  • Preferred:

  • Basic Life Support Certification

Job Details

Department: INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Shift: Days

Shift Hours Worked: 9.50

FTE: 0.95

Work Schedule: NYSNA - 9.5 x 4

Employee Status: Full-Time

Pay Range: $34.74-$48.57 per Hour