RN Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology Full-time

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The IR RN functions independently as a member of the Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) and Neuro Endovascular Radiology team. Direct care team members include a radiology technologist, a scrub (Rad Tech or RN), physician assistant if needed, as well as the physicians performing the procedure. The role involves delivering care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process, completing comprehensive assessments throughout vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures, and intervening when appropriate. This position offers opportunities to enhance skills such as management of moderate sedation, EKG interpretation, and lab draw/PIV placement. There is also an opportunity to grow and develop skills beyond bedside and circulating RN roles to include sterile technique and scrub assist. The role supports and drives evidence-based practice in Interventional Radiology, and the nurse will become a valuable team member of the largest most advanced interventional radiology lab in DFW. Texas Health Ft. Worth is a Magnet-designated regional referral center that has served the residents of Tarrant County and surrounding communities since 1930. As the only Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center in Fort Worth and a Level 1 Trauma center, you will join a team of highly motivated clinicians that take pride in the quality of care provided.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program OR Nursing Diploma
CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency (required)
RN – Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
1 Year Experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program Required
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Experience as an IR, ED or ICU RN Highly Preferred
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification e xpiration date greater than 3 months preferred, certification required within 90 days of hire
NIHSS – National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification within 6 months preferred
A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Functions independently as a member of the Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) and Neuro Endovascular Radiology team.
Completes comprehensive assessment of the patient throughout vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures and intervenes when appropriate.
Enhances skills such as management of moderate sedation, EKG interpretation, and lab draw/PIV placement.
Opportunity to grow and develop skills beyond beside and circulating RN roles to include sterile technique and scrub assist.
Support and drive evidence-based practice in Interventional Radiology.
Become a valuable team member of the largest most advanced interventional radiology lab in DFW.