Radiology Nurse II

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS is hiring Radiology Nurse II for day shift (full-time) to provide specialized nursing care in radiology. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, and collaboration with the health care team.

Requirements include Associate Degree in Nursing with RN licensure in Kansas, ACLS within 180 days, and BLS. BSN preferred; experience as a Clinical Nurse is expected. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• RN license in Kansas (Implies licensure)
• ACLS within 180 days (AHA)
• BLS Heartsaver (AHA)
• BSN preferred or required within 5 years

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit
• Delegate tasks appropriately within scope of practice to ancillary personnel
• Demonstrates critical thinking and time management in patient care
• Respond to emergencies and monitor patient conditions
• Document all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy
• Incorporate patient and family teaching to achieve expected outcomes
• Participate in department quality improvement efforts
• Under physician direction perform moderate and deep sedation per policy
• Ensure recovery of all patients per policy
• Adhere to safety and organizational policies at all times

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Time management

Documentation

Patient/family teaching

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years of hire

High School Graduate

Job description

Position Title

Radiology Nurse II Days - Full Time KUCC - Shawnee Mission

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

Full time

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. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.