Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

This Special Procedures, Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care for Veterans undergoing diagnostic and invasive radiologic & cardiac procedures. The IR RN is responsible for moderate sedation administration & monitoring, high-acuity patient management, and coordination of care with physicians, technologists, & interdisciplinary team members.

The IR RN role requires strong procedural knowledge, clinical judgment, and a commitment to Veteran-centered care. Major duties include but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Perform pre-procedural assessments, including screening for abnormal findings and identifying contraindications. Provide intra-procedural nursing care, including maintaining sterile technique, rhythm identification, hemodynamic monitoring, and administration and monitoring of moderate sedation in accordance with VA policy. Complete post-procedural assessments, ensuring safe recovery, documentation, and appropriate Veteran education. Maintain closed-loop communication with physicians, technologists, anesthesia personnel, and all members of the care team. Manage high-acuity patient care during diagnostic and invasive procedures. Educate Veterans and families regarding procedures, recovery expectations, and follow-up plans. Demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, excellent judgment, and a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced, high-volume procedural environment. 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: Monday- Friday, 0700-1530 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Preferred Experience: Interventional Radiology exposure Experience in Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, or Electrophysiology Lab Advanced Critical Care Practice Competency in managing pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care for patients undergoing IR and moderate-sedation treatments The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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.