Radiology Nurse II

Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiology Nurse II to provide professional nursing care in the Radiology department. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patient comfort and safety, working within unit-specific care plans and collaborating with the health care team.

Requirements include RN licensure in Kansas, ACLS and BLS certifications, and a BSN within 5 years of hire. A minimum of 2 years as a clinical nurse is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Kansas (state board registration)
• 2+ years of experience as a clinical nurse preferred
• Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire as RN

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN)

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.

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.