RN, Interventional Radiology

Department Overview

The Interventional Radiology (IR) department nurse provides care for both outpatients and inpatients across the age continuum (pediatric to geriatric) who are having diagnostic and /or therapeutic neuro and body interventional radiology procedures. The daily schedule includes both scheduled elective cases and emergent add-on cases which results in a fast changing and dynamic work environment. The IR nurse provides skilled nursing care and sedation services to patients during their time in the department. For inpatient ICU transfers, nursing care may include invasive hemodynamic monitoring, care and management of the ventilated patient, management of vaso active drips and care and management of EVD¿s. The IR nurse must be skilled in recognizing complications or changes in the patient's condition and in communicating and responding effectively in emergent situations. The department provides 24/7 services to patients via on-call staff

The adult sedation team consists of Nurse Practitioners who oversee the administration of moderate sedation by Registered Nurses in a variety of settings for multiple procedure types including, but not limited to, carpal tunnel release, D&C, D&E, and dental procedures. The team works Monday through Friday 0700-1730 with after hour on-call coverage to complete all of the day's scheduled cases.

Function/Duties of Position

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

Department Specific Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand up to 6 hours without sitting

• Fast paced admit/recovery environment, with often competing priorities and quick turn-over of patients

• Must have the ability to change work location based upon procedure volumes and staffing needs

• Requires the ability to ride the Arial tram throughout the day

• Requires the ability to tolerate moving throughout entire shift

• Requires the flexibility to stay focused and have your assignment changed several times throughout your shift

• Requires after hours call

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.

• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee

• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from

• Vacation

• 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time

• Sick Leave

• 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time

• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid)

• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Required Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license

• Current BLS required at time of hire

• BLS must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

• BLS must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing for external hires; BSN preferred to internal candidates

• Minimum 2 year Critical Care, ED, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, or Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with caring for patients undergoing procedures and associated complications

• Knowledge/experience related to RN administered moderate sedation

• Experience as a Charge RN in a related setting

• Experience as a member of a Shared Governance council or committee

Additional Details

• Length of Orientation

• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Learning Pathway or Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-12 weeks.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.