RN Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology Full-time

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Interventional Radiology works as an independent member of the Vascular and Interventional Radiology and Neuro Endovascular Radiology team at Texas Health Fort Worth. The RN provides patient care throughout vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures, performing comprehensive assessments and intervening when appropriate. The role supports evidence-based practice and offers opportunities to develop skills in moderate sedation, EKG interpretation, lab draws, peripheral IV placement, sterile technique, and scrub assistance. This full-time position is 40 hours per week, with four 10-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, plus self-scheduled call requirements. Employees must be able to report to the department within 30 minutes when called. The department has five Interventional Radiology suites, a rotating shift schedule that provides a four-day weekend every five weeks, and an engaged leadership team and Unit Based Council.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited nursing program or a nursing diploma.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
One year of experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
High degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to report to the department within 30 minutes when called.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience as an Interventional Radiology, Emergency Department, or Intensive Care Unit RN.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification with an expiration date more than three months away; certification is required within 90 days of hire.
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months.

Responsibilities

Function independently as a member of the Vascular and Interventional Radiology and Neuro Endovascular Radiology team.
Complete comprehensive patient assessments throughout vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures, and intervene when appropriate.
Develop skills in managing moderate sedation, interpreting EKGs, drawing labs, and placing peripheral IVs.
Develop skills beyond bedside and circulating RN roles, including sterile technique and scrub assistance.
Support and drive evidence-based practice in Interventional Radiology.
Deliver high-quality patient care through nursing education, nursing research, and innovations in nursing practice.