Staff Nurse Interventional Radiology

Job Category: Clinical Nursing
Job Title: Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse)
Client: United Health Services (UHS)
Number of Openings: 1
Department/Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week
On-Call Requirements: One day per week and every third weekend

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) protects, promotes, and optimizes patients' health and abilities while preventing illness and injury and alleviating suffering. The RN provides patient-centered care through the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for individuals and families.

The RN is accountable for maintaining professional nursing standards and complying with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, UHS policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Bill of Patient Rights.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.

• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management.

• Apply pharmacological knowledge and administer medications safely in accordance with UHS policies.

• Support effective resource utilization, including staffing, time management, supplies, and services.

• Follow nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

• Participate in the Nursing Shared Governance Model, Unit Council activities, improvement initiatives, and peer review.

• Maintain professional development and complete required continuing nursing education.

• Integrate nursing research and current evidence into clinical practice.

• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.

• Demonstrate UHS values and perform other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• BLS certification from AHA, HSI, or client.

• Epic experience.

• Nursing experience: The source lists both 6 months 3 years and 5+ years of direct experience; this requirement needs clarification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.

• Relevant certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or TNCC, depending on the assigned unit.

Required Skills

• Nursing care and patient assessment.

• Health promotion and disease management.

• Pharmacology and medication administration.

• Nursing practice standards and regulatory compliance.

• Collaboration and verbal and written communication.

• Judgment and critical thinking.

• Planning, organization, and time management.

• Problem-solving, quality, and reliability.

• Safety and risk management.

• Professional development and evidence-based nursing practice.

Schedule and On-Call Requirements

• Four 10-hour shifts per week.

• On-call coverage one day per week.

• Every third weekend on-call requirement.