Job Description

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At Lakeview Hospital, we are committed to providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to our patients. We are seeking a dedicated Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse to join our team and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Interventional Radiology RNs (IR RNs) are involved with the assessment, planning, and care of patients who undergo Interventional Radiology procedures. The IR RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting and managing sedation cases across radiology and are responsible for vascular access (PICC and peripheral IV) throughout the hospital.

• Prepare patients for procedures by providing ongoing education to the patient and to the family members

• Delegate tasks appropriately within scope of practice and perform necessary follow-up

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate patient status, changes, and critical information through proper hand-off and escalation channels

• Ensure continuity of care by reporting key updates (e.g., assessments, lab results, intake/output, patient concerns)

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes

• Seek guidance or assistance when needed to ensure safe and effective care

Quality & Patient Experience

• Support performance improvement initiatives, including infection control and quality assurance standards

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission)

• Promote a positive patient experience through effective communication and service recovery

• Anticipate and respond to patient needs promptly

• Contribute to a team-oriented environment by assisting colleagues as needed

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license or temporary permit

• Interventional Radiology RN Experience

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Additional Certifications (as applicable by department):

• MICU: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Oncology (Med/Surg, Clinic, Infusion, etc.): Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification (within 2 years of hire)

• Perioperative Nursing: Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) or equivalent certification

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.

Lakeview Hospital, the center of LCMC Health’s extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women’s care.

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• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do.

You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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