Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Department of Veterans Affairs • New York, NY

43d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. The IR RN is responsible for direct patient care, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care and identifying outcomes for patient undergoing invasive procedures in IR. They are responsible for coordinating patient care delivery to ensure the delivery of quality care per the established standards of practice, policy, and procedure. Provides patient education to assist the patient and/or family in understanding all phases of the invasive procedure process. Maintains knowledge of supplies and equipment used for various cases in the invasive procedures area. Performs the duties of recording, circulating, and monitoring patients in all phases of the invasive procedure. The IR RN performs hemodynamic and moderate sedation monitoring, medication administration, and provides pre-and post-care to patients undergoing invasive procedures. The IR RN evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Supports colleagues through IR knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing IR evidence-based care. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based practice culture. This nurse has experience with the situations in which they are ultimately expected to perform, integrating theoretical concepts, strong critical thinking skills, and exhibits a robust technically skilled practice. The IR RN will be cross trained to work in GI lab and MRI suites May be required to take call.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Requirements

• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Nice To Haves

• ICU or Interventional Radiology experience as an RN in an acute care or ambulatory setting
• Unexpired ACLS and telemetry nursing experience
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients
• Oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants
• Directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation
• Direct patient care, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care and identifying outcomes for patient undergoing invasive procedures in IR
• Coordinating patient care delivery to ensure the delivery of quality care per the established standards of practice, policy, and procedure
• Providing patient education to assist the patient and/or family in understanding all phases of the invasive procedure process
• Maintaining knowledge of supplies and equipment used for various cases in the invasive procedures area
• Performing the duties of recording, circulating, and monitoring patients in all phases of the invasive procedure
• Performing hemodynamic and moderate sedation monitoring, medication administration, and provides pre-and post-care to patients undergoing invasive procedures
• Evaluating practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence
• Providing peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement
• Fostering a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals
• Contributing professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team
• Partnering with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes
• Supporting colleagues through IR knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care
• Sharing educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers
• Questioning clinical practices for the purpose of providing IR evidence-based care
• Participating in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based practice culture
• Cross trained to work in GI lab and MRI suites

Benefits

• Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees