Staff Nurse

Overview

The Radiology Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to prescribe, provide, and coordinate care for radiology patients based on current standards of medical / surgical and critical care nursing. That care includes initial and ongoing assessment, drug administration, vascular access procedures, assisting physicians and technologists during procedures, and reporting on patients' conditions post procedure. The radiology nurse is responsible for ensuring continuity of patient care during their visit to Imaging services.

In addition, patient, family, and staff education is to be performed and documented. May have to rotate emergency call with other RN's for after-hours emergencies. Maintains open communications and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation.

• Associate Degree in Nursing - Required

• Registered Nursing License with State of Practice – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required within 90 days of hire

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served. Coordinates patient care needs with team members and other appropriate departments. Coordinates/oversees patient placement within the system and monitors house availability and assesses patient needs for house placement.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of policies and procedures of Hospital as well as Standards of Practice for specialty area. Exercise independent judgment in the assessment of patient's needs, and identifies clinical priorities throughout the Hospital. Responds appropriately to resolving issues that impact patient care.
• Assesses and documents the physiological health of the patient. Participates in patient/family education and teaching. Ensures that all patients are prepped according to procedure guidelines.
• Accurately assesses patient prior to conscious sedation/procedure. Recognizes early problems in a patients vital signs and records data while communicating all concerned parties. Accurately assesses patient status post procedure and assures safe recovery from conscious sedation.
• Knowledgeable of Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, ACR, and AORN regulatory guidelines concerning the care of the imaging patients. Participates in quality improvement processes surrounding American College of Radiology Standards to achieve highest level of performance. Assures team is included in patient safety activities such as Time Out, Read Back/Verify, and Site Marking.
• Accurately enters procedural documentation and patient charges per department guidelines. Major arrhythmias and hemodynamic events are identified and communicated to ensure proper action for patient safety. Maintains radiopharmaceutical logs and computer entries for period of time required by the DNR.
• Maintains aseptic/sterile technique when prepping patients for exams. Knowledge in the management of emergency medication. Compliant with the use of Pyxis for medication access and proficient in medication management.