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Canyon Vista Medical Center
5700 E Highway 90
Sierra 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. We re 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 Rate: $ - candidates must be 60 miles or greater to be considered Travel**
General CommentsUnit 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
Shift: 8-1630 Mon-Friday
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: no
Weekend Hours: no
Call Requirements: Yes, approximately 2 weeks per month
Required Certifications: Current RN License, Arizona RN License (or compact state license if applicable), BLS, ACLS
Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years; critical care experience preferred
Float Requirements: 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 Education:
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
No. of Positions: 1/1.
Position creation Replacement