RN - Registered Nurse - Radiology

Geisinger Clinic; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision on day one

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Retirement plan options

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Clinic in Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Radiology team. The RN will assess, evaluate, and coordinate nursing care, support diagnostic procedures, and triage patient needs in a fast-paced imaging environment.

The position is regular, full-time, 36 hours per week with three 12-hour shifts. A minimum of one year of RN experience and PA license are required; we offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within Geisinger’s

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and coordinate nursing care in Radiology.
• Provide patient and family education and triage.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Assessment

Interpersonal Communication

Computer Literacy

Health Information Documentation

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Location

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

Radiology is a dynamic and growing field within healthcare right now. From cutting edge tech and the integration of machine learning the future of Radiology is teeming with possibilities!

Learn more about our patient-centric care and let us know that that you are interest in a future with Geisinger's Radiology team.

Job Duties

The RN in Radiology is responsible for assessment, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing patient assessment, patient and family teaching and triage.

A typical schedule is full- time, 36 hours weekly, (3) 12-hour shifts. Flexible work week allowing for more work life balance!

At least one (1) year of RN work experience is required.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one


• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents


• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)


• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage


• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions


• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly


• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year


• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive


• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.


• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Position Details

Responsible for all aspects of Radiology nursing; including assessment, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing patient assessment, patient and family teaching and triage. Provides primary clinical support to the provider and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy and filing in the electronic medical record to ensure continuity and care.

Provides nursing care in Radiology as they relate to patient care, imaging and interventional procedures.

Administers medications and treatments according to policy and procedure.

Assesses patient responses to medications and testing per protocols and document information in medical record.

Assures all necessary paperwork and information is present for procedures.

Prepares patients for procedures, including reviewing history and medication list, etc.

Assesses patients' physical status as well as their understanding of the procedure.

Provides patient and family education.

Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises care based upon patient response to interventions.

Provides Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Performs emergency procedures when necessary; transports equipment to patient's bedside when necessary.

Starts and regulates oxygen.

Assists with patient transport as required.

Assists with therapies including assessing vitals and administering medications.

Assists with orientation of personnel and students.

Responsible for assessment of lab results prior to procedures.

Assist throughout the radiology department with nursing needs.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills

Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Health Information Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Assessment And Care, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS

We strive to treat everyone as we would hope t