Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology

University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

On-site professional counselors (EAP)

Retirement benefits with employer 
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PTO & Extended Illness

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Interventional Radiology. The position is Monday–Friday, 0730–1600 with call, rotating through prep, recovery, and procedures, including moderate sedation for minimally invasive interventions.

The IR team performs a wide range of catheter-based and imaging-guided procedures. Candidates must have an accredited nursing degree, Texas RN license or Compact, and current BLS and ACLS credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License.
• Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS required.
• BSN required or must be obtained within three years of hire.
• Must have 2 years of acute care experience.
• Critical care or emergency center experience preferred.
• Current CRN or certification in field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides total nursing care for a group of patients in Interventional Radiology, including prep, recovery, and procedures.
• Performs moderate sedation for patients undergoing minimally invasive procedures.
• Collaborates with shifts/departments to ensure continuity of care and safety.
• Assess, implement or delegate plans of care per established nursing standards.

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License

BSN required or must be obtained within three years of hire

Current American Heart Association ACLS required

Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association

Must have 2 years of acute care experience

Job description

We've learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.

Registered Nurse (RN)- Interventional Radiology (M-F 0730-1600 with call) UMC Health System Lubbock, Texas RN will be rotated through prep/recovery and procedures. Will also be giving moderate sedation to patients receiving minimally invasive procedures.

Interventional nursing radiology procedures include but are not limited to: liver biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bone biopsies, lower extremity angiogram/ angioplasty with lysis, upper extremity angiogram/angioplasty with lysis, bronchial angiogram/ angioplasty with embolization, liver chemotherapy embolization, arteriovenous fistula declot, nephrostomy tubes with possible stent placement, mesenteric angiogram/ angioplasty with embolization and possible stent placement, carotid angiogram/ angioplasty, cerebral angiogram/ angioplasty, renal angiogram/ angioplasty, tunneled catheter placement, hemodialysis catheter placement, Kyphos/ vertebroplasty/ thyroid, neck mass, and parotic biopsies with possible fine needle aspiration, biliary/ chole drain, soft tissue mass biopsies, IVC filter, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement, renal biopsies, lymph node biopsies, lung biopsies, central venous line, adrenal mass biopsies, lumbar puncture/ myelo recoveries, cyst embolization's, hip embolization's and chest tubes.

IR has eight holding out patient beds, one treatment room and two angio rooms. Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
• Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
• Current American Heart Association ACLS required
• BSN required or must be obtained within three years of hire
• Must have 2 years of acute care experience.
• Critical care or emergency center experience preferred
• Current CRN or certification in field preferred

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.

Benefits

Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow's healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as "One of the Best Places to Work in Texas" by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates