- *Bi Weekly Orientation* Canyon Vista Medical Center 5700 E Highway 90Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, Canyon Vista Medical Center commits to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise County - a population of more than 131,000 people, and our surrounding communities. Were comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building our new 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90. Come check out the surrounding area:Sierra Vista is situated in one of the rare wine growing regions of Arizona. Travelers can enjoy a wine tasting, explore the local state and national parks, experience prehistoric archeological sites, tour Fort Huachuca, and take in the history of the Old West. **Local : - candidates must be 60 miles or greater to be considered Travel** Comments Unit Profile Facility Name: Canyon Vista Medical Center Floor: 1st Trauma Level: III Position Information:
- Facility Department/Cost Center: Interventional Radiology 4200
- Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology
- Number of Openings: 1
- 8-1630 Mon-Friday
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: no
- Weekend Hours: no
- Call
Yes, approximately 2 weeks per month • Required
Current RN License, Arizona RN License (or compact state license if applicable), BLS, ACLS • Years of
Minimum 5 years; critical care experience preferred • Float
- no
- Additional Notes: Position supports a growing Interventional Radiology program with expanding procedural capabilities.
- RN will provide pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure patient care.
- Experience with moderate/conscious sedation required.
- Candidate must be comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with physicians, technologists, and support staff.
- Opportunity to assist with development of new IR service lines and advanced procedures. Unit Information:
- Number of Beds: 5
- Patient Ratios: 1:4
- Equipment: Masimo monitoring systems, power injectors, ultrasound guidance equipment, patient monitoring and sedation equipment
- EHR: Cerner
- Supervisor: Jayme Clemons, Director of Diagnostic Imaging; Seydel Gonzalez, Clinical Supervisor
- Patient Population e.g. geriatric, adult, peds, etc.: Adult geriatric Hiring Profile:
- Must Have Skills/Experience:
- Critical Care (ICU, ED, PACU, or equivalent) experience
- Conscious/Moderate Sedation administration and monitoring
- Interventional Radiology nursing experience
- Strong IV access and patient assessment skills
- Emergency response and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of sterile technique and procedural workflows
- Preferred Skillset/Experience:
- Previous experience in a hospital-based Interventional Radiology department
- Experience with vascular access procedures, biopsies, drain placements, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and fluoroscopic procedures
- Experience recovering patients after moderate sedation
- Familiarity with Cerner EMR
- PICC line and port management experience
- Experience assisting with advanced vascular and oncology procedures
- Common Diagnosis/Treatment:
- CT- and Ultrasound-guided biopsies
- Drain placements and exchanges
- Paracentesis and thoracentesis
- PICC and central venous catheter placement
- Port placement and removal
- Venous access procedures
- Arthrograms
- Lumbar punctures and myelograms
- GI/GU fluoroscopic procedures
- Pain management injections
- Embolization procedures (program expansion)
- Oncology-related interventional procedures
- Personality Fit:
- Self-motivated and adaptable
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Calm under pressure and able to respond to emergencies
- Patient-focused with excellent bedside manner
- Positive attitude and willingness to help build and grow an expanding IR program
- Comfortable working in a small community hospital environment where flexibility is essential
- Required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Current Arizona RN License (or compact state license)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Moderate Sedation Certification/Competency Dress Code:
- Scrub Color: Any
- Any unacceptable attire: Acryllic Nails; Hats