RN Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology Full time

RN Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology Full Time

Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology Full-time Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
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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 surrounding communities since 1930.
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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

Here's What You Need
· Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program OR Nursing Diploma
· BSN preferred
· CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency (required)
· RN – Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
· Experience as an IR, ED or ICU RN Highly Preferred
· 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
· ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification expiration 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.

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process:
· 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. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse
· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment program, nursing career ladder as well as several other benefits .
· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
· As the only Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center in Fort Worth and a Level 1 Trauma center, you will join a team of highly motivated clinicians that take pride in the quality of care provided.
· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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