Charge RN Radiology Care Unit Full-time Days
About The Position
The Charge RN works in the Radiology Care Unit at Texas Health Ft. Worth, a Magnet-designated regional referral center serving Tarrant County and surrounding communities. The unit provides outpatient Interventional Radiology and CT pre-operative care and recovery, as well as inpatient anesthesia recovery. The role coordinates day-to-day unit operations and patient flow while providing nursing care as needed to meet staffing needs. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, working four 10-hour day shifts Monday through Friday, with some call requirements. The department offers self-scheduling, opportunities for educational and career growth, an engaged leadership team, and a strong Unit Based Council.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited nursing program or a nursing diploma (RN) required.
- Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.
- At least one year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification required within six months.
- Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Two years of RN experience in an acute care setting preferred.
- Two years of Radiology or PACU Recovery RN experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Schedule staff and make assignments.
- Manage day-to-day patient workflow.
- Provide patient care to help fill staffing needs.
- Coordinate and manage daily activities across all areas.
- Communicate with charge RNs in other departments.
- Perform nursing functions in outpatient Interventional Radiology and CT pre-op, outpatient IR and CT recovery, and inpatient IR anesthesia recovery.
- Float to CT for procedures requiring moderate sedation.
- Make pre-procedure phone calls and enter orders for IR and CT outpatients.
- Administer Albumin.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible spending
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment program
- Nursing career ladder
- Self-scheduling
- Educational and career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
