The Miami VA Healthcare System's Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic RN Interventional Radiology. Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.
The Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.
Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. He/She is responsible for a sustained high level of clinical practice using the nursing process while working effectively with professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care. The nurse plans; organizes; and when appropriate, directs and supervises the activities of others to complete assignments in a safe and timely manner.
The nurse demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Duties include but are not limited to: Administer moderate sedation, monitoring patient vital signs, maintain accurate documentation, and provide patient education. IR nurses rotate to CT, MRI and Special Procedures Area. Reviews charts of patients scheduled for contrast, contacts patient and documents in CPRS.
Reviews chart for allergies, laboratory results and risk factors. Coordinates for moderate sedation, contacts providers for Consult to anesthesia service and coordinates clearance with pre-op nurse. Assists with sedation cases, setting up monitor and equipment, set up of infusion pump. Assists the interventional radiologist as assigned, to monitor the patient during procedures. Assesses, evaluates, and educates patients pre-procedure (Allergies/Metformin).
Follows CT Scan contrast guidelines for patient with low eGFR and coordinates IV hydration. Reviews MRI questionnaire with patient, obtains vital signs, inserts and discontinues peripheral vein access as needed. Performs POC/ISTAT as needed and notifies radiologist and provider of abnormal results. Notifies technologist of patient's metal/stent for review by radiologist in MRI.
Coordinates patient care emergencies arising from contrast media reactions, seizures, respiratory and cardiac emergencies, and other unexpected events, initiates life-saving procedures according to policy and ACLS guidelines. Provides open line of communication between the imaging department, patient care units, and patient care services. Performs the duties of recording, circulating, and monitoring patients in all phases of the invasive procedure.
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: Candidates must participate in ON-CALL rotations and demonstrate flexibility to work variable shifts including weekend and holidays.
STELONDA.BENJAMIN@VA.GOV · (404) 804-1114
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $97198 – $176691/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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