Registered Nurse - Radiology

Position Summary Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Hours: Monday-Friday day shift - No Holidays or Weekends (4-10s from 7 am to 5:30 pm, but open to discussing 5-8s from 7:30 am to 4 pm) Call: Call is usually 1 night of call per week (5:30 pm to 7am) and 1 weekend of call every 6 weeks (7 am to 7pm). Flexibility is required based on staffing. Staff will be required to come in when called for emergency procedures. Types of Procedures you will see in this department include: thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar punctures, thyroid biopsies, bone marrow and bone biopsies, other organ biopsies (lung, liver, kidney, etc), coronary heartflow CT scans, abscess drains. This team also PICC/Midline training! ACLS preferred or can train, perform minimum to moderate procedural sedation for these types of procedures. *6 months to 1 year of med/surg experience is highly preferred. Essential Functions Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes. Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Qualifications:QualificationsEducationOther Accredited Program Diploma in Nursing or (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing Required (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of nursing process and practice. Required Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio Required and Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on clinical area standards. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on clinical area standards. Physical DemandsStanding Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly