Nurse Clinician III - Interventional Radiology (Days w/Call) at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Webster, Texas

Job Description:

Description

Ever wonder how that dialysis catheter was placed, or how that GI bleed was fixed without surgery? How about that stroke patient that was paralyzed and couldn't speak but is now walking and talking??? Interventional Radiology (IR), that's how!! This is a medical sub-specialty of radiology utilizing minimally-invasive image-guided (Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT, MRI) procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system.

IR is changing the way we take care of patients and having better outcomes for everyone involved because the care is less invasive, less painful, decreases recovery time, more cost effective and the field is reinventing itself every day to provide even better care.

Interventional Radiology Nursing has several different roles that the clinician can be a part of and is an advanced nursing skill that requires critical thinking, initiative, resourcefulness and collaborative skills. The IR team has an incredible group of seasoned RNs and technologists that will train and teach you all you need to know about IR and the various procedures we perform.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• ICU or ED experience or a strong med surg with EKG experience.


• 2 years inpatient experience.

Certifications:

• ACLS certifications


• PALS certification or PALS certification w/in 6 mos. of hire

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-Webster

Work Locations

: 1651 - Clear Lake Hospital 200 Blossom Webster 77598-1651

Job

: Nursing & Care Management

Organization

: Hospital & Clinics BusGrpFull-Time

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Level

: Non-Manager

Job Posting

: Sep 8, 2021, 9:37:43 PM Apply Now