RN Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology Full time

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology Full-time Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together · Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 · Magnet-designated regional referral center that has served the residents of Tarrant County and surroundings communities since 1930. · Work hours: Full Time 40 hours per week, (4) 10-hour shifts between 7:00AM to 6:00PM Monday-Friday, with self-scheduled call requirements. · Must be able to report to the department within 30 minutes of call. What is Interventional Radiology? · Interventional Radiology (IR) is a medical specialty where various minimally invasive procedures are performed using medical imaging guidance such as x-ray, MRI, or ultrasound. These procedures might be for biopsy, diagnosis, or intervention. Interventional Radiology Department highlights: · Self-Scheduling of call that helps with work/life balance · Unique rotating shift schedule that allows for a 4-day weekend every 5-weeks · Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team · 5 Interventional Radiology suites

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program OR Nursing Diploma
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
CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency (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

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.
Complete comprehensive assessment of the patient throughout vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures and intervenes when appropriate.
Enhance 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.