Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology

UMC Health System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Interventional Radiology rotates through prep/recovery and procedure areas and administers moderate sedation to patients undergoing minimally invasive procedures. The RN assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care; provides and directs care for a group of patients; and works effectively with other shifts and departments to support continuity of care. The department has eight outpatient holding beds, one treatment room, and two angiography rooms.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Hold a valid Texas RN license or be eligible for a compact license.
• Maintain current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Hold current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• Have a BSN, or obtain one within three years of hire.
• Have at least two years of acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Critical care or emergency center experience preferred.
• Current CRN or certification in the field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through prep/recovery and procedure areas.
• Administer moderate sedation to patients receiving minimally invasive procedures.
• Assess, implement or delegate, plan, and evaluate total nursing care.
• Provide and direct patient care for a group of patients.
• Coordinate effectively with other shifts and departments to support continuity of care.
• Support interventional radiology procedures including biopsies, angiography and angioplasty, embolization, catheter and drain placement, and other minimally invasive procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level