Registered Nurse - Radiology

Tidelands Health; Murrells Inlet (SC); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 92.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tidelands Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Radiology to provide nursing care aligned with standards and coordinate invasive procedures with radiologists. The role emphasizes patient interaction, care coordination, and communication with families as procedures are prepared and executed.

The RN will ensure proper identification, medication reconciliation, and documentation while adhering to radiation safety and TH policies.

Formación

• ADN required from NLNAC/CCNE-accredited program.
• BSN preferred; MSN preferred.
• SC RN license required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and perform pre-procedure and post-procedure nursing care for radiology patients.
• Ensure patient identification, consent, and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain radiation safety practices and operate monitoring devices during procedures.
• Document clinical care and communicate with radiologists, physicians, and patients.

Conocimientos

EMR proficiency

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Radiology procedures

Radiation safety

Educación

ADN

BSN

MSN

Herramientas

EMR system

Descripción del empleo

Employee Type:PRNWork Shift:Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!Registered Nurse (RN) - RadiologyAre you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.A Brief OverviewThe Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology is responsible for the provision of nursing services based on standards of care and professional nursing practice prescribed in nursing education, TH orientation and education as well as TH policy and protocol. The Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology is accountable for the outcomes of nursing care delivered and is directly involved with the scheduling/coordination of invasive procedures with radiologists daily. Assignments will include direct interaction and communication with patients and their families in person, by telephone and/or e-mail and will involve gathering and collecting information regarding the procedures to be performed. The nurse collaborates with referring physicians to provide resources and support as well as hospital services to appropriate patients. Implement processes to meet patients' needs, prevent pre-arrival barriers, and access proper resources for patients. This position is also responsible for coordinating patient clinical services. This includes aspects of treatment, evaluation, support services and education to patients. The nurse coordinates clinical documentation from referring and treating physicians for each patient and is part of the collaborative efforts of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve specific outcomes and objectives over the continuum of care. This also includes meeting with patients to help and direct them through the healthcare system. In addition, the nurse monitors on-going needs of patients to ensure efficient and effective access to services and apprises radiologists and supervisory personnel of patient(s) status; provides viable and innovative solutions to problems; attends meetings/training, adheres to approved policy/procedures, represents the hospital in a professional manner, makes effective presentations. The nurse proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise. Attends hospital wide meetings to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines as they pertain to Diagnostic Imaging Overall, the nurse facilitates the guidance of individuals through the Diagnostic Imaging Department to ensure they understand their procedures, treatment and immediate follow up care after procedure and completes other direct service RN duties as assigned.What you will doDemonstrates knowledge and compliance of Universal Tidelands Health ProtocolsDemonstrates proper patient identification prior to procedures, medication or any treatmentDemonstrates proper hand hygieneEnsures medication reconciliation on admission and dischargeAssessment and reassessment of patient prior to and post-procedure according to protocolAssessment of level of consciousness/pain intensityPre-procedural and post procedural documentation is performed at all timesDischarge education/instructions completed.Consistently demonstrates radiation safety knowledge for themselves, patients, staff members, physicians, and visitors. Assumes responsibility for ensuring all patients are positioned on procedure table or stretchers in a fashion to minimize potential harmAssists with ensuring that all vendors and staff are shielded. Consistently wears a radiation monitoring device, wears a protective lead apron while assisting with a procedure, and recognizes distance as the primary rule for radiation safetyEducation QualificationsADN received from an education institution accredited by National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) RequiredBSN received from an education institution accredited by National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Preferred orMSN received from an education institution accredited by National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) PreferredExperience QualificationsPrevious experience in an acute care setting RequiredSkills and AbilitiesWorks with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providersMust be proficient in using Electronic Health Record (EMR) for patient-level care and coordinationMust possess excellent verbal communication skillsMust have ability to collaborate with others to improve quality and address needsLicenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation RequiredBasic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association PreferredPhysical DemandMedium Physical DemandThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.