Registered Nurse - Radiology

100 Georgetown Hospital System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking an RN for Radiology to provide patient-centered nursing care, coordinate invasive procedures with radiologists, and deliver high-quality clinical support across the Diagnostic Imaging department.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, adherence to protocols, and proactive communication with patients and families to ensure smooth care transitions and efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• ADN from NLNAC/CCNE accredited program required.
• BSN from NLNAC/CCNE accredited program preferred.
• MSN from NLNAC/CCNE accredited program preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting required.
• Licenses: SC RN license, BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in Radiology following standards of care and hospital policy.
• Coordinate invasive procedures with radiologists and clinical staff.
• Interact with patients and families in person, by phone, or email; collect procedure-related information.
• Coordinate patient clinical services and ensure timely access to imaging and results.
• Document pre/post-procedure care and discharge instructions per protocol.

Skills

Radiology coordination

Patient care

Education

ADN (NLNAC/CCNE)

BSN (NLNAC/CCNE)

MSN (NLNAC/CCNE)

Job description

Employee Type: PRN Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology Are 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 Overview The 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 do

• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance of Universal Tidelands Health Protocols
• Demonstrates proper patient identification prior to procedures, medication or any treatment
• Demonstrates proper hand hygiene
• Ensures medication reconciliation on admission and discharge
• Assessment and reassessment of patient prior to and post-procedure according to protocol
• Assessment of level of consciousness/pain intensity
• Pre-procedural and post procedural documentation is performed at all times
• Discharge 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 harm
• Assists 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 safety

Education Qualifications

• ADN received from an education institution accredited by National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Required
• BSN received from an education institution accredited by National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Preferred or
• MSN received from an education institution accredited by National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Previous experience in an acute care setting Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Required
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Preferred

Physical Demand Medium Physical Demand

The 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.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.