RN, Interventional Radiology

Department Overview

Patients in Interventional Radiology are cared for by a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Interventional Radiology Technologists, and Interventionalists. The department is open Monday through Friday from 07:00 to 17:30 for routine and emergent cases and an on-call team is available 24/7/365 for all cases after routine hours of operation.

 

 

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

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K 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
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

 

 

Function/Duties of Position

Department Specific Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand up to 6 hours without sitting
• Ability to wear up to 20 lbs of leaded aprons for entire shift
• 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 weekend and after hours call and ability to report to work within 30 min of being called – not required for Resource RN

 

 

Department Specific Requirements:

 

• Excellent communication skills including active listening, the ability to engage with a diverse set of patient populations, and success with conflict management

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems

• Ability to successfully navigate complex patient care coordination needs independently
• Efficient time management to effectively move patients through the system

• Able to quickly and accurately assess patients’ conditions
• Able to efficiently handle emergencies and remain calm in stressful situations

• High emotional intelligence and able to effectively direct self
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Comfort managing and prioritizing competing demands
• Skillful at working with different personalities
• Effective at working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to provide constructive feedback to colleagues
• Effective at soliciting feedback from peers and engage in conflict resolution
• Able to use creative solutions to solve problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Annual stroke education requirements per DNV Comprehensive Stroke designation

 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year Critical Care, ED, Interventional Radiology, or Cath Lab experience
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• 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 with radiation safety, fluoroscopy
• Knowledge/experience related to IR procedures including GIB, stroke, and trauma
• 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 – Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]