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Assess patients throughout all phases of interventional radiology procedures, from pre-procedure to recovery. Perform sedation under physician direction and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid Missouri Board of Nursing RN license or a Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN license. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in acute care or emergency room nursing.
professional certificateTime ManagementPatient AssessmentPatient EducationEmergency ResponseCritical ThinkingPain ManagementClinical Decision MakingInterventional RadiologyAcute Care NursingModerate and Deep Sedation
Job description
Shift
Monday through Friday day shift. Holidays and call required.
Department
Radiology
Compensation: ·
Base
Pay
Range: $36.19 - $52.67 per hour, based on experience ·
Shift
Differentials: Additional $3.00 per hour for call shift shift · Sign-On Bonus $15,000
ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented nurse who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and is driven by a deep commitment to patient-centered care.
The ideal candidate is a confident clinical decision-maker, skilled in critical thinking and calm under pressure, especially during complex procedures and emergent situations.
With a passion for teamwork and communication, this nurse builds trust with patients, families, and colleagues alike.
They bring a proactive mindset to every shift—anticipating needs, advocating for patients, and ensuring safety and comfort from pre-procedure through recovery.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in Interventional Radiology, we invite you to bring your expertise and heart to MU Health Care.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built.
At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives.
Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions.
We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics.
Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
Learn more about MU Health Care.
Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS · Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one · Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays · Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years · Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) · Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more · See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Assess the patient throughout all phases of a procedure, from pre-procedure assessment through recovery.
Communicate considerations based on history and assessment to the physician.
Under the direction of a physician, perform moderate and deep sedation on patients per hospital policy.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Options
Paid Leave
Demonstrate critical thinking and time management in patient care.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Assess the patient's condition and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.
Assess, intervene, and reassess the patient's self-report and pain symptoms promptly.
Utilize an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.) Demonstrate an understanding of medications with regard to action and side effects.
Report pertinent information to the appropriate individual.
Educate patients and significant others about their medications.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.
Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing unit.
Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor) and record those observations accurately and concisely.
Provide quality care to patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.
May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN.
When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
One (1) year of acute care or emergency room RN experience.
