About this opportunity
STHS McAllen lists this Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner - FT at STHS McAllen Mcallen, TX opportunity in mcallen, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner - FT job at STHS McAllen
Mcallen, TX.
Responsibilities
Position Summary: The Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner (IRNP) works in collaboration with the Interventional Radiologists to provide comprehensive care for patients. The IRNP is able to perform diagnostic exams without a radiologist present. The IRNP is responsible for the following tasks: pre‑assesment, intervention, and evaluation; completing history and physical exams, ordering diagnostic studies, interpreting test results and exam images, performing radiological procedures under imaging guidance with or without a radiologist present, performing fluoroscopic exams, providing oral and written communication with referring physicians and other clinical staff, developing and implementing patient treatment plans all under the guidelines set forth in the policies and procedures and Bylaws of South Texas Health System (STHS). As a clinical leader for the Interventional Radiology program, the IRNP is involved in process improvement projects and is an educational resource for patients, families, and staff. Potentially, the IRNP will play a vital role in the community outreach programs for disseminating information about new and advanced radiological technologies that are available for service.
Qualifications
The job requires at least 12 months of clinical experience and expertise as a Nurse Practitioner.
The IRNP should be a role model nursing professional through conduct, communication, leadership, ethical decision making, and problem solving skills. The IRNP will maintain current BLS, ACLS, and PALS training.
Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training, and immediate reporting of suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer.
Education / Licensure
Must have and maintain current BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Certifications must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA for Healthcare Provider’s Program.
Must achieve a Doctoral Degree or Master’s in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
A current license from the Texas Board of Nursing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority.
Preferred with National accreditation certification in the area of specialty.
No physical and/or mental problem preventing the candidate from exercising the granted privileges.
An agreement with physicians currently appointed to the medical staff of the hospital to supervise the IRNP’s practice in the hospital.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Pay Transparency
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
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Worksite address
mcallen, TX, 78501, US
Who can apply
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