Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology - Education Debt Reduction Program Authorized

Veterans Health Administration • Dallas, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative, Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse provides comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care for Veterans undergoing diagnostic and invasive radiologic and cardiac procedures. The RN administers and monitors moderate sedation, manages high-acuity patients, and coordinates care with physicians, technologists, and interdisciplinary team members.

The position includes pre-procedure assessment and preparation, patient and family education, post-procedure monitoring, and complete, timely, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record. The RN maintains knowledge of current American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses standards, VHA directives, and service-level standard operating procedures.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional weekend and holiday rotation. Telework is not available; this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and Permanent Change of Station are not authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to eligibility and approval. The program may reimburse up to $200,000 over an approved period of one to five years; an application must be submitted within four months of appointment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or an eligible nursing education pathway described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be possible for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education, specialized nursing experience, and grade-level qualification criteria for the applicable Nurse grade.
• Complete a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Meet the announcement’s employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship unless qualifying non-citizen appointment is necessary, applicable Selective Service registration, background/security investigation, and required onboarding.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in interventional radiology, critical care, or emergency department nursing.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Two years of peripheral IV insertion experience.
• Two years of experience in EKG assessment.
• Two years of experience in moderate sedation.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative and pre-procedural nursing assessment and care, including validating consent and history and physical documentation.
• Start intravenous fluids, perform venipuncture, and assist with peripheral nerve blocks.
• Ensure laboratory work and other pre-procedure testing are completed and communicated to team members.
• Confirm surgical sites are prepared and marked, and administer medications as ordered.
• Provide clear preoperative teaching and review discharge instructions with patients and families, both verbally and in writing.
• Monitor patients’ level of consciousness after recovery from anesthesia or sedation and observe for side effects of residual anesthesia medications.
• Administer and monitor moderate sedation and manage high-acuity patients.
• Coordinate care with physicians, technologists, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain knowledge of current ASPAN standards, VHA directives, and service-level standard operating procedures.
• Ensure comprehensive, timely, complete, and accurate documentation of all phases of care in the electronic health record.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program student loan reimbursement, subject to eligibility and approval, with awards up to $200,000 over one to five years.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with VA contributions up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree