RN Interventional Radiology (Nights), Allegheny General Hospital

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

Date Posted: 20260724

Location: Allegheny General Hospital

Department: Radiology

Status: Full Time

Shift: 80 hours every two weeks
Nights 7pm to 7am
Union: Yes

The Unit:
We offer the opportunity to contribute to one of the best interventional stroke and trauma programs in Western PA. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts a one hundred-million-dollar investment in our four interventional labs, five CTs, four MRIs, fluoroscopy, general x-ray, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. As a Radiology RN, you will provide professional nursing care in a perioperative setting, circulating during invasive procedures and providing moderate sedation. You'll collaborate closely with radiologists and technologists in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, specializing in neurointervention (including embolic stroke, arterial occlusion, tumor treatments, vascular access device insertion, biopsies, arterial and venous embolization/thrombectomy, and TIPS). This role requires meticulous attention to detail and sterile technique, similar to an OR setting.

Core Clinical Skills:

Assessment: Comprehensive physical and physiological monitoring, interpretation of findings.

Medication Management: Administration (all routes), knowledge of effects/interactions, accurate calculations.

Respiratory Support: Airway management, ventilator management, oxygen therapy.

Cardiovascular Support: ECG interpretation, management of vasoactive drugs, hemodynamic monitoring.

Invasive Line Management: Insertion of peripheral IV and maintenance of central lines and arterial lines

Infection Control: Strict adherence to protocols.

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL:

Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), located on the North Side of Pittsburgh, is a 550+ bed hospital renowned for its advanced care across nearly every medical and surgical specialty. AGH is proud to hold Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and was the first accredited Level 1 Trauma Center in western Pennsylvania, providing 24/7 care for all types of traumatic injuries. 

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This multi-hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities.  AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This role Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology procedures. Collaborates with the patient and physician to provide care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts pre-procedural assessment. 

• Participates in the care of patients undergoing Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology procedures.

• Provides proper documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards and requirements.

• Maintains a safe environment for patients during their Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• CPR certification
• Minimum one year RN experience
• 1st preference to employee on current night schedule on unit
• 2nd preference to employee on current unit

Preferred

• 1 year of critical care experience.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR – American Heart Association

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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