RN Radiology

Summary:The Registered Nurse provides patient care on a supplemental basis to our client facilities. With the delivery of safe, quality patient care as the primary goal, the Registered Nurse exercises sound professional judgment and skills in the performance of assigned duties. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice a systematic approach to patient care utilizing the nursing process; assessment of patient status and needs, planning of patient care based on needs, implementation of the plan of care and evaluation of goal achievement.Qualifications:2+ years of experience required.First-timers are not accepted.Locals accepted.ACLS, BLS, and PALS required before start; CHEMO highly preferred.Special Requirements:Assist with Radiology procedures across CT, X-Ray, and MRI (CCTA, LP, LP w/chemo, myelograms, monitor patients with cardiac devices for MRI).Education:• Graduation from an accredited School of NursingExperience:• Minimum of one-year clinical experience in chosen clinical specialty• Verification of previous work experienceLicensure / Certification:• Current RN License in the appropriate state/s• Current CPR/BLS CertificationDuties and Responsibilities:The Registered Nurse is expected to practice safe and ethical nursing care within the scope of his/her profession as defined by state Nursing Practice Act, understanding of his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Performs routine nursing careProvides patient and family teachingAssists physician with patientsAccurately gives and receives report on patient statusMonitors patient per facility protocol and patient needsIdentifies and acts on change in patient statusInstitutes comfort and safety measures for patientProvides age specific care to all patientsProvides patient care with a sensitivity to cultural diversity of patient populationPerforms nursing procedures in compliance with the facilities' policies and proceduresConsistently practices standard precautionsAdheres to hospital policies for handling, labeling and disposal of biohazardous materialsAdheres to Joint Commission professional standards and incorporates the National Patient Safety Goals into current practiceEssential Functions:Must have working knowledge of the theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursingMust have current knowledge in caring for patients in different development stages throughout the life cycle possibly to include infants through geriatricsMust have a command for the English language and have ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingSeeks to obtain educational resources and create learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills for continued clinical competenceAbility to operate medical equipmentFrequently move or lift between 50-100 pounds, depending on assignment requirements.Stand for long periods with frequent squatting, twisting, bending, kneeling and reaching to prepare equipment, managing patient care or managing the patient care environment.Sensory requirements include speech for communication, vision, smell, touch and hearing for accurate patient assessment.Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination.Ability to work in a stressful environment.Consistent attendance is required to assure that the client facilities' needs and patient's needs are met.While on assignment, the Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable to their assigned patients and to the client facility. The nurse is under the direct supervision of the charge nurse or other assigned personnel and must have the ability to follow directions/instructions from his/her supervisor.

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