Registered Nurse-Interventional Radiology

• The Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. He/She is responsible for a sustained high level of clinical practice using the nursing process while working effectively with professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care. The nurse plans; organizes; and when appropriate, directs and supervises the activities of others to complete assignments in a safe and timely manner. The nurse demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Duties include but are not limited to: Administer moderate sedation, monitoring patient vital signs, maintain accurate documentation, and provide patient education. IR nurses rotate to CT, MRI and Special Procedures Area. Reviews charts of patients scheduled for contrast, contacts patient and documents in CPRS. Reviews chart for allergies, laboratory results and risk factors. Coordinates for moderate sedation, contacts providers for Consult to anesthesia service and coordinates clearance with pre-op nurse. Assists with sedation cases, setting up monitor and equipment, set up of infusion pump. Assists the interventional radiologist as assigned, to monitor the patient during procedures. Assesses, evaluates, and educates patients pre-procedure (Allergies/Metformin). Follows CT Scan contrast guidelines for patient with low eGFR and coordinates IV hydration. Reviews MRI questionnaire with patient, obtains vital signs, inserts and discontinues peripheral vein access as needed. Performs POC/ISTAT as needed and notifies radiologist and provider of abnormal results. Notifies technologist of patient's metal/stent for review by radiologist in MRI. Coordinates patient care emergencies arising from contrast media reactions, seizures, respiratory and cardiac emergencies, and other unexpected events, initiates life-saving procedures according to policy and ACLS guidelines. Provides open line of communication between the imaging department, patient care units, and patient care services. Performs the duties of recording, circulating, and monitoring patients in all phases of the invasive procedure. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Candidates must participate in ON-CALL rotations and demonstrate flexibility to work variable shifts including weekend and holidays.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.

You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).

If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference.

For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.