RN Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology Full-time

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Interventional Radiology works at Texas Health Fort Worth, a Magnet-designated regional referral center serving Tarrant County and surrounding communities. Interventional Radiology performs minimally invasive procedures using imaging guidance, including procedures for biopsy, diagnosis, and intervention. The department has five Interventional Radiology suites and is part of the Vascular and Interventional Radiology and Neuro Endovascular Radiology teams. The IR RN functions independently as part of a direct care team that may include a radiology technologist, a scrub (radiology technologist or RN), a physician assistant, and the physicians performing procedures. The nurse assesses patients throughout vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures, intervenes when appropriate, and supports evidence-based practice. The role offers opportunities to develop skills in moderate sedation, EKG interpretation, lab draws, peripheral IV placement, sterile technique, and scrub assistance. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, typically working four 10-hour shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role includes self-scheduled call requirements, and the employee must be able to report to the department within 30 minutes of a call. The rotating shift schedule allows for a four-day weekend every five weeks.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited nursing program or a Nursing Diploma.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.
Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
High degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work four 10-hour shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and meet self-scheduled call requirements, including reporting to the department within 30 minutes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience as an Interventional Radiology, Emergency Department, or Intensive Care Unit RN.
ACLS certification with an expiration date more than three months away.
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care using the Nursing Process.
Function independently as a member of the Vascular and Interventional Radiology and Neuro Endovascular Radiology teams.
Complete comprehensive patient assessments throughout vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures, and intervene when appropriate.
Develop skills in moderate sedation management, EKG interpretation, lab draws, and peripheral IV placement.
Support and drive evidence-based practice in Interventional Radiology.
Participate in call requirements and report to the department within 30 minutes when called.