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An Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional RN who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her within the scope of his/her license. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care; be self-directed and adaptable and can assist in diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures, provide patient care before, during, and after procedures, and collaborate closely with radiologists, technologists, and other staff. The RN is responsible to the Nursing Director on the unit to which he/she is assigned.
Essential functions
Prepare patients for interventional radiology procedures, including obtaining medical histories, performing assessments, starting IVs, and administering pre-procedure medications.
Monitor patients during procedures using moderate sedation or anesthesia support, ensuring vital signs are stable and comfort is maintained.
Assist interventional radiologists during procedures.
Provide post-procedure care, including recovery monitoring and discharge instructions.
Maintain sterile technique and support infection control protocols as indicated.
Document all aspects of patient care in the EMR system accurately and promptly.
Collaborate with small teams and cross-train to support other departments as needed.
Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine in identification of expected outcomes and goals.
Implements patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
Demonstrates positive customer service relations.
Routinely participates in QI projects and encourages the department to continuously improve.
Supports the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
May participate in rotating on-call schedules for urgent/emergent IR procedures.
Float as needed to other procedural areas such as pain clinic and/or endoscopy.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education/experience/skill requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
Current AHA or Red Cross BLS.
Current AHA or Red Cross ACLS.
Minimum 1-2 years of interventional radiology, critical care, emergency, or perioperative nursing experience is required.
Experience with moderate sedation preferred.
Knowledgeable regarding the growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: early adulthood, middle age, and geriatrics.
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and assessment skills.
Be able to work independently and prioritize effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Be knowledgeable with EMR systems and radiology workflows.
Physical/mental requirements
Must be able to sit and stand intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
Neighborhoods+Residential options in Warrensburg range from established historic pockets to modern suburban subdivisions. The Grover Street district southeast of downtown features preserved Victorian, Italianate, and gingerbread homes with walkable access to campus and the city center. In the northeastern quadrant of the city, buyers and renters find newer construction subdivisions with planned HOA communities, larger lots, and mature tree lines near US-50 and MO-13. Healthcare workers seeking lower density or rural settings frequently look to adjacent bedroom communities such as Knob Noster, Centerview, Holden, and Leeton.
Residential options in Warrensburg range from established historic pockets to modern suburban subdivisions. The Grover Street district southeast of downtown features preserved Victorian, Italianate, and gingerbread homes with walkable access to campus and the city center.
In the northeastern quadrant of the city, buyers and renters find newer construction subdivisions with planned HOA communities, larger lots, and mature tree lines near US-50 and MO-13. Healthcare workers seeking lower density or rural settings frequently look to adjacent bedroom communities such as Knob Noster, Centerview, Holden, and Leeton.
Getting around+Getting around Warrensburg is car-dependent, with US-50 serving as the primary east-west conduit toward Kansas City and Knob Noster, and MO-13 handling north-south travel. In-town hospital and clinic commutes rarely encounter gridlock, and parking at local medical facilities is readily available. Public transit is nearly absent with an AreaVibes transit access rating of 1 out of 10, and rideshare availability is sporadic, though walkable routines exist for those living directly adjacent to downtown and the University of Central Missouri campus.
Getting around Warrensburg is car-dependent, with US-50 serving as the primary east-west conduit toward Kansas City and Knob Noster, and MO-13 handling north-south travel. In-town hospital and clinic commutes rarely encounter gridlock, and parking at local medical facilities is readily available.
Public transit is nearly absent with an AreaVibes transit access rating of 1 out of 10, and rideshare availability is sporadic, though walkable routines exist for those living directly adjacent to downtown and the University of Central Missouri campus.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Warrensburg
Warrensburg combines the tight-knit rhythm of an agricultural county seat with the youth and vitality of the University of Central Missouri and nearby Whiteman Air Force Base. Healthcare professionals moving here will find an unhurried, warm community where neighbors greet each other by name and daily commutes along MO-13 and US-50 take mere minutes without big-city gridlock. Downtown serves as the social heart, featuring historic Victorian architecture along Grover Street, lively pubs on Pine Street, and local institutions like Old Drum Coffeehouse & Bakery, Green Truck Bakery, and Heroes Restaurant and Pub. Outdoor life is remarkably accessible, highlighted by 400 acres of municipal parks, Pertle Springs Trail, the Nassif Aquatic Center, and more than 3,000 acres of woodland and lakes at adjacent Knob Noster State Park. The primary tradeoff is the city's self-contained scale: public transit is almost nonexistent, rideshares are rare, and specialty shopping, advanced tertiary healthcare, and airport travel necessitate driving west toward Lee's Summit and Kansas City. For nurses wanting a peaceful lifestyle, strong civic bonds, and minimal daily travel stress, Warrensburg offers an authentic Midwestern base.
