Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology (IR) offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where highly skilled medical professionals work together to provide cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedures for our patients. We focus on the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of blood vessels, excluding the heart and brain, as well as managing all venous access for the hospital. The RN plays a critical role in patient care, working in a collaborative setting alongside a multidisciplinary team. ________________________________________ Key Features of the IR Department u2022 Large Nursing Station: Equipped with computers, patient and cardiac monitor screens, and patient call system. u2022 EPIC System: Utilized for Electronic Medical Record (EMR) charting and documentation. u2022 Procedure Rooms: 8 procedure rooms with state-of-the-art equipment, including individual patient care carts, monitoring systems, and large screens displaying vital signs. u2022 14-Bed Pre- and Post-Recovery Area: Dedicated to preparing and recovering patients following procedures. Patient Population u2022 Inpatients u2022 Same Day Admissions (SDA) u2022 Outpatients (OP) u2022 Emergency Room (ER) patients Note: The IR team does not manage critical care patients but collaborates closely with Critical Care Nurses (RNs) for patient care within the department. ________________________________________ Types of Procedures Performed The IR team performs a wide variety of procedures to assess, evaluate, and treat blood vessels, with a focus on non-cardiac and non-cerebral cases, as well as managing all venous access for the hospital. Common procedures include: u2022 Central Venous Access: Ports, PICCs, Trifusion lines u2022 Dialysis Maintenance: Fistulagrams, declots, HD lines u2022 Venous Recanalization u2022 Embolization: For bleeding vessels and tumors (including chemo options) u2022 Biliary and Nephrostomy Tube Placement & Maintenance u2022 TPA Infusion (Lysis): For occluded arteries/veins and pulmonary embolisms u2022 Radiofrequency & Cryoablation: For tumors u2022 Liver and Renal Biopsy u2022 Hepatic Bypass Procedures: TIPs & BRTO u2022 Angioplasty/Thrombectomy/Stenting: For any vessels, excluding brain and heart u2022 Select Vertebroplasty Patients u2022 G/J Tube Placements RN Role and Responsibilities As an RN in Interventional Radiology, you will be responsible for the following: u2022 Pre-Procedure Workup: Ensuring patients are properly prepared for their procedures. u2022 Intra-Procedure Monitoring: Providing continuous patient monitoring during the procedure. u2022 Post-Procedure Monitoring & Discharge: Ensuring patients recover safely and are discharged appropriately. u2022 Pre-Calls: Contacting patients in advance of procedures to confirm details and provide information. u2022 Patient Education: Explaining the procedure to patients and their families pre- and post-procedure. u2022 IV Start & Blood Draws: Initiating IVs, drawing blood, and sending required lab specimens. u2022 Procedural Sedation: Administering sedation (typically fentanyl and versed) during procedures. u2022 Project Involvement: Engaging in process improvement initiatives and standard work. u2022 Shared Governance Participation: Actively participating in Unit and Hospital Education and Practice teams. u2022 Committee Involvement: Representing the nursing staff in Radiology and Medical Imaging department committees and initiatives. Hours of Operation u2022 Monday-Friday: 0600-1800 (staffed until 1930 during the week) u2022 Average number of cases per day: 30 patients u2022 Weekend & Holiday Coverage: On-call for emergent/urgent procedures o Typically 3-4 on-call shifts in a 6-week period, with a weekend call every 7-10 weeks. u2022 Schedule Options: o Four 10-hour shifts: 0630-1700, 0730-1800, 0900-1930 o Three 12-hour shifts: 0700-1930 u2022 Overtime: Overtime is paid at time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a week. u2022 Call Pay: o $6.50/hour for being on call o $10/hour for each hour worked when called back or when continuing the shift into the call period u2022 Must be able to arrive at UVA within 30 minutes when on call. This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model. Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurseu2019s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience. Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: reflects the influence of the nurseu2019s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience. Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care. Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance. Lifelong Learners: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable. Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work. Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process. ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model. + Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurseu2019s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience. + Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: reflects the influence of the nurseu2019s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience. + Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care. + Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance. + Lifelong Learners: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable. + Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work. + Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research. + In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire. Experience: 1 year of relevant experience. Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. The starting base rate for this role is $39.90 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Benefits + Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings + Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts + Certification and education support + Generous Paid Time Off UVA Health ( is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report u201cBest Hospitalsu201d guide ( rates UVA Health University Medical Center as u201cHigh Performingu201d in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Childrenu2019s ( is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report ( as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. _The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about_ UVAu2019s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment ( _._

Created: 2026-03-09