Department OverviewPatients 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 PositionDepartment 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
