RN PET/CT Per Diem

St. Luke's University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Per diem Registered Nurse for Radiology (PET/CT). The RN delivers nursing care across the life span, following the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and document patient care. Works with the patient team to maintain professional standards of care.

The role requires an RN license in PA or NJ, current BLS, and ability to administer IV medications. Per diems participate in in-services and ongoing education within the department.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current license to practice in PA or NJ.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to monitor and administer IV medications.

Responsibilities

• Performs in-depth, systematic assessment of assigned patients.
• Formulates collaborative, individualized care plans and identifies outcomes.
• Implements and documents nursing care and evaluates effectiveness.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient care with the care team.
• Maintains awareness of unit budget and resources.
• Acts as a professional role model and supports staff development.
• Contributes to unit-based performance improvement and goals.
• Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

PA/NJ RN license

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

Schedule: Per Diem RN PET/CT

The Registered Nurse Radiology delivers nursing care for patients across their life span, and through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, and documents the effects of care. Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients.
• Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process.
• Implements, evaluates and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with care plan.
• Organizes, coordinates and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
• Maintains an awareness of unit budget.
• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
• Takes active role in unit-based performance improvement.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Complies with established chain of command for work related problems.
• Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the Patient Services Department.
• Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Collaborates with other caregivers to assure appropriate staffing levels on all shifts.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of professional nursing program. Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State they are working (Pennsylvania or New Jersey).

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Customized orientation to the department. Current BLS certification required by the completion of orientation. Ability to monitor and administer IV medications.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.