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Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology

10HR, Full time days
Job ID: 23285-977
Downey, 90241

PIH Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled RN Interventional Radiology 10HR to join our team at PIH Health Downey Hospital. This full-time, mid-career position is integral to our commitment to providing exceptional patient care in the Radiology Department.

The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care during interventional and diagnostic radiology procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Collaborating closely with Radiologists, ordering physicians, and staff nurses, the RN will play a pivotal role in patient care planning and execution.

Key responsibilities include managing the universal protocol/time out process, mentoring Radiology Technologists in IV starts for contrast injections, and providing expert placement of PICC lines and midline catheters. The RN will also support the department by conducting patient assessments, managing IV lines, overseeing oxygen care, maintaining crash carts, and applying restraints when necessary.

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Competent in conscious sedation
  • Knowledgeable in legal aspects of nursing
  • Advanced patient care and assessment skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent guest relations skills

Required Experience

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
  • Current California RN license
  • Current BCLS, ACLS certification
  • EKG and arrhythmia management skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, works independently, good communication skills
  • Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing (Preferred)
  • At least 1-year experience in Interventional Radiology procedures (Preferred)
  • At least 1-year experience in Critical Care or Emergency Services (Preferred)
  • Experience with moderate IV sedation (Preferred)
  • Completion of an approved PICC and ultrasound course and experience in PICC placement (Preferred)
About the Hospital

PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community.

The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services.

According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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