Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Veterans Health Administration • Tucson, AZ

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse provides competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients and provides oversight of licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate. The nurse contributes to nursing education, orientation, competency development, quality improvement, and outcomes-utilization consultation.

The role provides direct and indirect nursing care for patients undergoing invasive procedures in IR, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and identification of patient outcomes. The nurse coordinates care according to established standards, policies, and procedures; educates patients and families about all phases of invasive procedures; and maintains knowledge of supplies and equipment used in the procedure area. Duties include recording, circulating, and monitoring patients throughout procedures, hemodynamic and moderate-sedation monitoring, medication administration, and pre- and post-procedure care.

The nurse evaluates practice using the best available evidence, gives peers constructive feedback, supports professional development and knowledge sharing, and contributes a nursing perspective to interdisciplinary discussions. The role partners with others to improve care and outcomes, questions clinical practices to support evidence-based IR care, and participates in efforts to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture. The position requires experience in the situations in which the nurse is expected to perform, strong critical-thinking skills, and technically skilled practice. The nurse may be required to take call.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with on-call availability 24/7. Telework is not available, and this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change-of-station authorization are not offered.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying nursing education under the stated VA provisions.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be possible for otherwise-qualified candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for the applicable Nurse grade and level; these vary by grade and may include an ADN, BSN, MSN, or doctoral degree and specified professional nursing experience.
• Experience in the situations in which the nurse is expected to perform, with strong critical-thinking skills and technically skilled practice.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Pass applicable pre-employment drug screening, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation; participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
• Complete the online onboarding process and all application requirements detailed in the announcement.
• Comply with Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Interventional Radiology, ICU, or procedural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients undergoing invasive procedures in Interventional Radiology.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care and identify patient outcomes.
• Oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
• Coordinate patient care to meet established standards of practice, policies, and procedures.
• Educate patients and families about all phases of the invasive procedure process.
• Maintain knowledge of supplies and equipment used for cases in the invasive procedures area.
• Record, circulate, and monitor patients throughout all phases of invasive procedures.
• Perform hemodynamic and moderate-sedation monitoring, administer medications, and provide pre- and post-procedure care.
• Contribute to nursing education, orientation, competency development, quality improvement, and outcomes-utilization consultation.
• Evaluate practice on an ongoing basis using the best available evidence and provide peers with constructive feedback.
• Support professional development, knowledge sharing, and safe, quality nursing care among colleagues.
• Contribute a professional nursing perspective to interdisciplinary discussions and partner with others to improve outcomes.
• Question clinical practices and participate in activities that sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.

Benefits

• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree