Diagnostic Imaging RN: Radiology Care Leader

Rio Grande Regional Hospital; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits package including Rx,

Wellbeing and counseling resources

Family leave and disability coverage

401(k) with company match and stock-pU

Job summary

Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas, is seeking a Registered Nurse Radiology to provide direct patient care within the RN Practice Act, with emphasis on diagnostic imaging patients. You will use therapeutic communication, maintain a safe environment, implement the nursing process, and evaluate outcomes while supporting patients and families.

ACLS and BCLS within 30 days, RN license, Bachelor’s degree, and radiation safety experience are required; the hospital offers extensive benefits

Qualifications

• ACLS and BCLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• Experience with radiation safety required.
• Critical Care experience preferred.
• Experience with infant to adult radiology patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care within the scope of the RN Practice Act, with emphasis on the diagnostic Imaging patient.
• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual patients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process.
• Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care.
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver.
• Participate in Diagnostic Imaging specific initiatives and process improvement.
• Promote a supportive Diagnostic Imaging environment.
• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistant, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses and/or nurse externs.
• Maintain high quality (age specific) care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, as assigned.
• Support the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Registered Nurse License (RN)

Job description

Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas, is seeking a Registered Nurse Radiology to provide direct patient care within the RN Practice Act, with emphasis on diagnostic imaging patients. You will use therapeutic communication, maintain a safe environment, implement the nursing process, and evaluate outcomes while supporting patients and families.

ACLS and BCLS within 30 days, RN license, Bachelor’s degree, and radiation safety experience are required; the hospital offers extensive benefits