Registered Nurse - Radiology (FT)

Ocean State Job Lot

Victoria, Northern (TX, KY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health

Retirement benefits

Flexible Spending (FSA)

Employer paid life insurance

Job summary

Citizens Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care for diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures. The role requires ongoing assessment, documentation, and collaboration with the medical team to optimize patient outcomes.

The position operates Monday through Friday with daytime hours, and requires ACLS certification, active Texas RN licensure, and a nursing degree from an accredited program.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
ACLS certification required or preferred.
Current Texas RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care via nursing process for patients undergoing diagnostic procedures.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
Document patient progress and ensure HIPAA compliance and safety.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

ACLS certification

Job description

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm/8:00am-4:30pm

JOB SUMMARY
A Radiology Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing, evaluating and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures.

Job Specific:
1.Provides direct quality patient care based on the plan of care and exercises judgment in delegating aspects of patient care appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff members: Essential Function (EF).
2.Participates in professional development of self and staff to enhance patient-focused nursing practice, age, and population-specific to the unit.(EF)
3.Performs a timely, comprehensive assessment using appropriate techniques for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and documentation to make age appropriate decisions for the patient plan of care within scope of responsibility, training, and practice. (EF)
4.Develops, implements, documents and evaluates on a regular basis the plan of care in collaboration with other team members based on multidisciplinary assessments.(EF)
5.Actively participates in unit’s performance improvement initiatives. (EF)
6.Performs nursing interventions with emphasis on patient rights, informed consent, patient confidentially, HIPAA compliance, adaptation of care according to age, cultural and ethical considerations.(EF)
7.Administers medication and starts intravenous infusions according to facility standards and demonstrates safe and accurate administration of medication/control substances.(EF)
8.Observes and reports patient progress and changes in patient status to the physician and documents in the medical record.(EF)
9.Critically thinks and anticipates the needs of the patient and/or physician. (EF)
10.Coordination of care at time of handoff and/or release of patient.(EF)
11.Accurately records vital signs, intake and output and other physical observations on the appropriate forms and/or electronically.(EF)
12.Evaluates the need for and consistently provides and documents education provided to the patient and/or patient care givers.(EF)
13.Evaluates with the physician or independent allied health professional the need to initiate restraints, monitors use of restraints, and evaluates on a regular basis according to hospital policy the ability to discontinue restraints.(EF)
14.Monitors appropriate pain management and performs interventions.(EF)
15.Performs patient care activities; drain, dressing, wound care, associated therapeutic devices and nutritional needs.(EF)
16.Obtains physician orders to meet the needs of the patient.(EF)
17.Develops and maintains proficiency in the use of equipment and facilitates maintenance of equipment by completing maintenance requests.(EF)
18.Demonstrates “Service Excellence Initiatives” by presenting a positive first impression; anticipates customer needs, and is actively involved in role of Team Player. (EF)
19.Follows universal precautions. (EF)
20.Complies with Employee Health requirements for employment. (EF)
21. Works in manner that promotes safety, adhering to dress code policy. (EF)
22.Coordinates with other disciplines and department the process of admissions, transfers, and discharges. (EF)
23.Uses effective leadership and organizational skills for problem solving; mentoring and directing staff; and reporting issues on a timely basis to physicians, assistant directors of nursing and/or other department leaders or their representatives. (EF)
24.Takes call as assigned. (EF)

Hospital:

Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Experience from the Emergency Department, ICU setting, telemetry and/or Surgery setting.

Special Skills and Abilities:

Required: ACLS

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: Currently registered with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners; Current ACLS

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees . Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

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