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 07:30 to 16:00 for routine and emergent cases and an on-call team is available 7 days a week for all cases after routine hours of operation.

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

Minimum requirements for all RNs.

• External applicants: Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree 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)
• Internal applicants: Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA (upload documentation with online application)
• BLS must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)

Department Specific Requirements (competencies, equipment, certifications, etc.):

• Minimum 2 year Critical Care, PACU, ED, Procedural experience
• Confidence to work next to and communicate directly with physicians throughout the shift
• 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
• Serve as a role model in supporting and promoting OHSUs vision and mission
• Efficient time management to effectively move patients through the system

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period. Able to lift 35 lbs independently. Complies with the safe patient mobilization policy when lifting or positioning dependent patients, including using mechanical lifts and coordinating the assistance of other personnel.
• Must be able to use all senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and speaking. Reasonable accommodations include corrective lenses and/or hearing aids
• The work environment carries risk of exposure to human tissue/fluids and radiation.
• Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel.
• Use of all hospital approved clinical equipment. Significant use of computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax.
• OHSU provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, by request to the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) department at aaeo@ohsu.edu .

Department Specific Working Conditions:

• 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 Preferences (competencies, certifications, etc.):

• 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 (ICU, PACU, ED)
• Experience as a member of a Shared Governance council or committee
• Able to quickly and accurately assess patients conditions
• Able to efficiently handle emergencies and remain calm in stressful situations
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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: find a way to say yes

Usual Orientation Time:

• Specialty Experience: 6-8 weeks
• Experience, but not in specialty area: 8-10 weeks

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