Registered Nurse - Radiology, Per Diem Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC seeks a registered nurse to plan and provide professional nursing care in radiology, including pre-procedure assessment and post-procedure recovery. The role requires collaboration with radiologists, technologists, and physicians to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree in nursing, NC RN license, BLS, and ideally ACLS, with ICU/critical care or emergency department experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients.
• Assesses patient care needs and organizes appropriate care.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Maintains a safe environment and required competencies.
• Acts as charge nurse as assigned and manages documentation.
• Administers medications as ordered by physician.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Responds to life-threatening situations and initiates appropriate actions.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

RN licensure in NC or Compact state licensure

Job description

Summary

Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Radiology Administration

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Major Job Functions

• Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs
• Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care
• Facilitates a safe environment
• Maintains required competencies
• Functions as charge nurse as assigned
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administers medication as ordered by physician
• Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff
• Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators
• Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services
• Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients
• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The 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 required
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure

Unit Description

• Radiology Nurses operate an 8-bay prep and recovery unit providing direct patient care before, during, and after diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology procedures
• Our 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 Nurses
• Adult/ Geriatric Patient ratio 1:2; Pediatric Patient ratio 1:1
• Our Care Team consists of Radiologists, Pediatric Intensivists, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Nursing Supervisor, Technologists, Access Coordinators and Unit Manager
• Self-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 required
• One year -or greater- of Radiology experience preferred
• This role requires a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Candidates must possess strong critical thinking, clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, high attention to detail, and autonomy
• ACLS, BLS required; PALS preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills
• Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses And Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity