(RN) Registered Nurse - Radiology Days - 140698

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced Radiology RN to support MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging and Diagnostics across multiple UCSD locations. The role involves autonomous nursing care, coordination with anesthesia, and overseeing LVNs in Radiology, with dosimeter-based radiation safety and cross-location utilization.

Minimum 2 years RN experience in ICU/IR/ER with cardiovascular patients, proficient IV skills, and ability to monitor cardiac rhythm and medications

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience in ICU, IR or ER with cardiovascular patients on a cardiac unit, radiology unit, or acute care setting utilizing telemetry.
• Must be proficient in IV skills and ability to complete competency for central line access.
• Ability to complete competency in cardiac monitoring, knowledge of pacemaker modes, care of patients under anesthesia for imaging study, and Medication Administration per UCSD policy.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all disciplines of staff including technologists, LVNs, physicians & advanced practice providers, and patients, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
• Cares for Radiology modalities including MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging and Diagnostics at multiple UCSD locations.
• Float to areas within Radiology as needed and possibly across locations.
• Monitor radiation exposure using a dosimeter and adhere to safety protocols.
• Oversee LVNs in Radiology settings and collaborate with anesthesia during imaging studies.

Skills

RN experience

Telemetry

IV skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

RN license – California

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Tools

Epic Radiant EMR

Radiology/Imaging equipment

Job description

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the 'gold standard' for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

This position serves all UCSD Radiology modalities including MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging and Diagnostics at multiple UCSD locations. The workflow of this position may include caring for a high volume of patients per day in radiology setting, assisting anesthesia provider during imaging study, assuming care of outside facility patients from transport RN for imaging study, and providing oversight of LVNs in Radiology setting.

The Radiology RN will be working with patients receiving radioactive isotopes and requires utilization of dosimeter to monitor safe levels of radiation exposure. This position services all Radiology modalities and will float to areas within the department on an as needed bases, this can include floating to all locations.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience in ICU, IR or ER to include recent experience working with cardiovascular patients on a cardiac unit, radiology unit, or acute care setting utilizing telemetry.

• Must be proficient in IV skills and ability to complete competency for central line access.

• Ability to complete competency in cardiac monitoring, knowledge of pacemaker modes, care of patients under anesthesia for imaging study, and Medication Administration per UCSD policy.

• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all disciplines of staff including technologists, LVNs, physicians & advanced practice providers, and patients, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.

• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all disciplines of staff including technologists, LVNs, physicians & advanced practice providers, and patients, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to critically handle unexpected challenges in a radiology setting and create solutions with a patient-centered approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Epic Radiant EMR Experience.
• Charge Nurse Experience.
• Port Access Competency.
• Ultrasound IV Competency.
• Certified Radiology Nurse Certification

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• This position will service all areas within Radiology as needed.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).