Radiology Nurse II

The University of Kansas Health System; Pavilion; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 119,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiology Nurse II at Quivira Medical Pavilion. This part-time role supports diagnostic imaging services and patient care coordination.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, airway/medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with the health care team under physician supervision; a BSN is preferred with active RN licensure in Kansas.

Qualifications

• RN must hold a Kansas license and obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a clinical nurse.
• Preferred BSN during employment or admission

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments in the clinical area/unit.
• Delegate tasks appropriately within scope of practice to ancillary staff.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and time management in patient care.
• Document all aspects of care per hospital policy.
• Follow policies for safe patient care including med administration and handoffs.
• Participate in department quality improvement efforts.
• Under physician supervision, perform moderate and deep sedation with monitoring and documentation.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

2+ years clinical nursing experience

Tools

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

RN Licensure KS

Job description

Position Title

Radiology Nurse II

Days - Part Time

Quivira Medical Pavilion A 12000 W. 151st St.

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Radiology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Complete comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit.
• Delegates tasks appropriately within scope of practice to ancillary personnel and performs the necessary follow up.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and time management in patient care. Responds appropriately to emergencies.
• Demonstrates good time management and prioritization skills. Documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy.
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, handoffs, etc.). Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine in identification of expected outcomes and goals.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Under the direction of a physician, performs moderate and deep sedation on patients and conducts appropriate monitoring, assessments, interventions, and documentation as required by policy. Ensures appropriate recovery of all patients per hospital policy.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire as RN
• 2 or more years experience as a Clinical Nurse

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Required Licensure And Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 180 Days
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure And Certification

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• CCRN, CEN, CRN, PALS, TNCC

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-57752

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.