RADIOLOGY NURSE CLINICIAN- CASUAL

Excela Health; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their radiology team. This role emphasizes patient advocacy and involves assessing nursing care needs while implementing suitable interventions within the department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in nursing practices, with a focus on patient care and safety. You will work closely with radiologists and the supervisor to maintain high standards of nursing care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years med-surg nursing experience required.
• Preferred two years of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate in the radiology department.
• Assess nursing care needs and initiate appropriate interventions.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Nursing Care Assessment

Excellent IV Skills

Conscious Sedation

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

Healthcare Provider CPR

ACLS

Job description

Reports to: Radiology Supervisor
Position Supervises: N/A
Job Summary: Under the direction of the radiologists and supervisor, serves as patient advocate. Responsible for assessing the nursing care needs and initiating appropriate interventions for patients in the radiology department according to nursing and radiology department philosophy, goals, policies and procedures. Maintains standards of nursing care and practice.
Education

1. Minimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program
2. Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure: Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, and ACLS, Act 33/73 Clearances
Experience

1. Minimum: Two years med-surg nursing experience
2. Preferred: Two years of critical care experience

Other Requirements: Conscious Sedation, Excellent IV skills
Status: Non-Exempt
Physical Requirements:
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

1. Occasional: (0-1/3 of day, 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
2. Frequent: (1/3 - 2/3 of day, 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 - 24 reps/hr)
3. Constant: (> 2/3rd of day, > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

Non-Material Handling

1. Standing* - FREQUENT
2. Walking - FREQUENT
3. Sitting* - FREQUENT
4. Stooping - OCCASIONAL
5. Bending* - FREQUENT
6. Twisting - OCCASIONAL
7. Climbing - N/A
8. Ladders - N/A
9. Stairs - OCCASIONAL
10. Kneeling - N/A
11. Squatting - OCCASIONAL
12. Crouching - OCCASIONAL
13. Crawling - N/A
14. Reaching Horizontal - FREQUENT
15. Reaching Overhead - OCCASIONAL
16. Grasping - FREQUENT
17. Finger Manipulation - FREQUENT
18. Seeing - CONSTANT
19. Hearing - CONSTANT
20. Repetitive Upper Extremity Use - N/A
21. Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - CONSTANT

Material Handling

1. Pushing* - OCCASIONAL, 20# - 50#
2. Pulling* - OCCASIONAL, 20# - 50#
3. Lift - Floor to Waist, OCCASIONAL, 20# - 50#
4. Lift - Waist to shoulder, FREQUENT, Up to 20#
5. Lift - Shoulder to overhead, OCCASIONAL, Up to 20#
6. Carrying - OCCASIONAL, Up to 20#

Environmental Factors

1. Working alone - OCCASIONAL
2. Working in cramped quarters - N/A
3. Constant interruptions - FREQUENT
4. Working with hands in water - OCCASIONAL
5. Use of power tools - N/A
6. Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
7. Exposure to vibration - N/A
8. Exposure to dust - N/A
9. Exposure to noise (constant) - N/A
10. Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONAL
11. Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
12. Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - N/A
13. Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
14. Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - OCCASIONAL
15. Working with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENT

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand
Physical Demand
Met Level
Examples of similar activity intensity

1. Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5: Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.
2. Medium 3.6 - 6.3: House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).
3. Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4: Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

1. Sedentary to Light - FREQUENT
2. Medium - N/A
3. Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A