RN - Radiology - 4 LOCS - Whiteriver, United States - NavitsPartners

Description

Job Description

Title: RN – Radiology

Overview:

• Job Category: Acute - Nursing - Travel
• Skills: The following experience is required: 2 years of radiology experience IV insertion and phlebotomy skill conscious sedation experience
• Education: RN License - required Primary Source Verification - required AHA BLS - required AHA ACLS - required IV Certification - required
• Certifications & Licenses: IV Certification - RN License
• Come join our team as a(an) RN Radiology. We care for our community

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides care to patients using the nursing process as a guide for actions, assesses and formulates an appropriate plan that addresses: educational needs, discharge planning, age-specific needs, bio-psycho-social needs and patient/family preference.
• Administers and monitors patients undergoing sedation/analgesia per physician order and hospital protocol. Monitors patients undergoing invasive procedures in the Radiology department(s).
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency of patient care requirements specific to the Radiology department(s) including the safe and correct transporting and positioning of patients, use of and possible reactions to contrast media and radiation safety procedures.
• Maintains specialized knowledge and competence required to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of patients and others in the Radiology environment. Incorporates National Safety Goals to all areas of Nursing Practice.
• Employs effective clinical leadership skills. Plans, organizes and delegates work to other personnel based on knowledge of patients needs and the skills and competencies of the personnel. Provides nursing support to technologists in all Radiology modalities as needed including assisting patients experiencing unanticipated allergic reactions.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team. Must be able to complete assignments independently and to work as part of a team; to take instructions from supervisors; to exercise problem-solving skills; and to interact with co-workers, supervisors, patients, and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.