Registered Nurse - Radiology, Per Diem Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking an experienced Radiology Nurse to provide direct patient care before, during, and after imaging and interventional procedures. You will join a multidisciplinary team including radiologists, pediatric intensivists, and physician assistants, with focus on safety and quality.

The role requires an RN, NC license or compact, BLS, ACLS, and preferably PALS, with ICU/Med-Surg/ED experience and ability to work independently with empathy and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• ACLS and BLS required; PALS preferred.
• Experience in ICU, Med-Surg, critical care, or ED; Radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and plan appropriate nursing care.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate patient care records.
• Function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations.

Skills

English language proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentRadiology AdministrationJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryPlans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needsUses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient carePlans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient careFacilitates a safe environmentMaintains required competenciesFunctions as charge nurse as assignedMaintains an accurate and relevant record of patient careAdministers medication as ordered by physicianRecognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriatelyEstablishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staffMonitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicatorsActively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient servicesAdjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patientsSupports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimenOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureUnit Description:Radiology Nurses operate an 8-bay prep and recovery unit providing direct patient care before, during, and after diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology proceduresOur department provides care for adult, geriatric and pediatric populations. Outpatient pediatric services are currently limited to MRI sedations and managed by a Pediatric Intensivist and 2 PALS certified Radiology NursesAdult/ Geriatric Patient ratio 1:2; Pediatric Patient ratio 1:1Our Care Team consists of Radiologists, Pediatric Intensivists, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Nursing Supervisor, Technologists, Access Coordinators and Unit ManagerSelf-directed scheduling; Weekend & Holiday Call Rotation 7 am- 7 p.m.Work Experience:Greater than one year of experience in ICU, Med-Surg, critical care, or emergency department is requiredOne year -or greater- of Radiology experience preferredThis role requires a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary teamCandidates must possess strong critical thinking, clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, high attention to detail, and autonomyACLS, BLS required; PALS preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates positive interpersonal skillsVerbal and written skills requiredDemonstrates effective organizational and leadership skillsHas knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically servedPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsMuch standing, walking, bending, and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity