Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

<p>The Interventional Radiology Nurse implements and evaluates the coordination of patient care for patients undergoing invasive procedures in Interventional Radiology (IR). Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, provides patient education and nursing care. They administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines, while continually developing knowledge and technical skills.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties include, but are not limited to: Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary patient care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Establishes a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment. Engages patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning. Provides patient education to assist the patient and/or family in understanding all phases of the invasive procedure process. Performs the recording, circulating, and monitoring of patients in all phases of the procedure. Performs hemodynamic and moderate sedation, medication administration, and provides pre and post care to patients. Collaborates with health care professionals in planning radiology patient care intervention. Delegates elements of care as needed, based on assessed needs, condition and safety of the patient. Maintains ethical, professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting. Delivers consistent care and improve patient outcomes. Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers. Participates in educational activities and continuing education requirements. Applies evidence-based practice/research to patient care. Maintains and protects all printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with privacy policies. Manages workload as assigned, organizes, and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner. Performs all duties as assigned. 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: Full-time 700am-5:30pm, 10 hour shift *Schedule may vary depending on patient care needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 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.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ACEN or CCNE) from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (ICD-International Consultants of Delaware icdeval.com) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.