Registered Nurse RN Medical Imaging IR

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's Interventional Radiology team in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced RN to support high-acuity neurovascular care. You will work 4 x 10-hour day shifts (7:30a–6:00p) with a rotating weekday off, and on-call requirements. The role involves administering moderate sedation and collaborating with procedural staff to prepare rooms in a Level 1 Trauma center.

Minimum 2 years ICU/ED experience required; BLS and active RN license required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or higher education in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, plan and document nursing care in accordance with policies and standards.
• Formulate and implement an individualized plan of care with multidisciplinary input.
• Coordinate and supervise care during procedures, ensuring room readiness and safety.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans as needed with physician input.
• Document care and communicate status to the care team and family.

Skills

RN license

BLS certified

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

LOCATION

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing

INTRODUCTION

Better Than Ever for Nurses. At Banner Health, we are more committed than ever to investing in our nurses with better pay, better benefits, better opportunities, better well-being, better flexibility, better experiences - better nursing.

At Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix, joining our Medical Imaging team means becoming part of one of the most advanced, high-acuity imaging environments in the region, within a 730-bed academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center. At Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix, you won’t just perform procedures—you’ll be at the forefront of advanced neurovascular and interventional radiology care, working alongside leading specialists in a high-acuity, high-performance environment. This is an opportunity for a skilled technologist to join a team delivering cutting-edge therapies for stroke, trauma, and complex vascular disease, where your work directly impacts patient outcomes in critical moments. Our Interventional Radiology (IR) RNs are responsible for administering and continuously monitoring patients undergoing moderate sedation. In addition the IR RNs will collaborate with the procedural techs to prepare the procedure rooms. You will work 4 x10hr shifts/week from 7:30a - 6:00pm, with a rotating day off during the week. Required on-call is 1 weekday call shift every 2weeks and 1 full weekend call shift every 6-10weeks Minimum 2years in ICU or ED required

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core functions include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patient’s and family’s response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient’s response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.
9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.
• Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired.
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.
• Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area.
• Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.
• In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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BENEFITS

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