Registered Nurse - Imaging

LVHN; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) seeks a skilled registered nurse to assist radiologists in a busy imaging setting. You will prep patients, monitor vitals, administer sedation, and provide direct patient care during imaging procedures.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and technologists, document care in EPIC, respond to emergencies, and support safety and education across the department. Pennsylvania RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• 3 years medical/surgical nursing experience.
• 1 year critical care experience.
• Ability to obtain and interpret information for age-appropriate care.
• Ability to administer moderate sedation and recognize/treat dysrhythmias.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days.
• RN license in Pennsylvania upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients prior to procedures by reviewing histories and lab values.
• Administer conscious sedation per policy.
• Explain procedures and act as liaison among patient, nursing staff, and physician.
• Notify changes in status and coordinate transport to unit.
• Discharge patients per Aldrette score/Anesthesia guidelines.
• Document in EPic; manage medication records.
• Respond to code blues and RRT in Radiology.
• Collaborate with Pediatric Intensivist for sedation of pediatric cases.
• Perform pre- and post-procedure calls for outpatients.
• Maintain safety and complete patient safety reports and checks.
• Provide clinical resources to staff and maintain equipment and area cleanliness.
• Assist in education and training of new staff.

Skills

Medical experience

Critical care

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Assists the radiologist in various radiology procedures by prepping patients beforehand through explaining the process to them, checking their vital signs, administering medicine, and providing care for patients undergoing imaging procedures. Provides nursing services, helps to carry out physician orders, responds and reports to attending/radiologist any changes in condition, oversees the distribution of medications, charts medications, distributes/counts narcotics, and responds to emergencies.

Job Duties

• Assesses patients prior to their procedures by studying patient medical histories, reviewing patient history and Lab values, and speaking with both patients and their physicians.
• Administers conscious sedation per hospital policy.
• Helps patients better understand the procedures they need and serves as a liaison between the patient, nursing staff, and physician. Attends to the needs of the patient while in Radiology. Provides proper patient care, comfort, and understanding at all times.
• Communicates with RN or patient's physician any change in status, medications given, and any intervention taken, including transportation of patient back to unit if indicated. Initiates post procedure orders and communicates all pertinent data to the nursing unit and accompanies patient to unit, if indicated
• Discharges patient from interventional per Aldrette score/Anesthesia guidelines.
• Inputs all LDA lines in EPic. Documents that a implanted supply has been exported in patients chart in EPic.
• Responds to all code blues and RRT within Radiology. Assists radiologists and code teams as needed.
• Collaborates with Pediatric Intensivist for sedation of Pediatric cases. Follows PALS guidelines.
• Performs pre and post procedure telephone calls for outpatients.
• Follows National Patient Safety Goals including complete Invasive Procedure Checklist and patient identification. Completes patient safety reports, as indicated.
• Completes patient safety reports, as indicated.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the nursing staff, patients, and healthcare providers.
• Maintains equipment and room cleanliness. Puts unused supplies away and restocks as needed. Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area. Does light housekeeping. Maintains orderliness.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her own safety and the safety of others.
• Assists in the education and training of new employees, students, and other ancillary personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Nursing
• 3 years Experience in medical/surgical nursing and
• 1 year Critical care
• Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patients needs that are age appropriate.
• Ability to select proper instrumentation/supplies appropriate for age group of patient served.
• Ability to administer moderate sedation, dysrhythmia recognition, and treatment.
• Able to work under stressful situations.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 90 Days
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association within 90 Days
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association within 90 Days
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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