PRN Clinical Care Coordinator (RN)

American Health Imaging is seeking a licensed RN to be on site and float between our Madison and Huntsville, AL locations as needed. This PRN position requires availability to cover shifts Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 5:00 pm

JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Care Coordinator (RN) is a healthcare professional who provides an onsite clinical presence for contrast when direct supervision is afforded virtually by a licensed provider. The Clinical Care Coordinator performs rapid response services in the event of a medical emergency in the center, including providing immediate medical care and life support services under the supervision of the virtual licensed provider. The Clinical Care Coordinator also serves as the point of contact for third-party emergency personnel responding to a 911 call.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creates a positive patient and customer experience by representing the US Radiology Way

(60%) Patient Care

Under the direct supervision of the licensed provider, the Clinical Care Coordinator provides assistance and is authorized to provide advanced life support, administer medications and perform a patient evaluation of signs and symptoms based on their field skill sets and scope of practice.

Serves as the onsite responder and coordinates the Rapid Response to medical emergencies in the center

Evaluates the patient’s condition on the scene and performs a preliminary diagnosis

Administers necessary medications and treatments within their scope of practice, such as administering oxygen, providing glucose for diabetic emergencies, or assisting with the administration of epinephrine for severe allergic reactions

Uses clinical equipment and/or medications to attempt to stabilize patients or provide emergency response treatment

Collaborates with interested parties (police, firefighting unit, doctors, etc.)

Provides Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) as needed

Greets and escorts patients to the changing room and briefly explains the procedure

Provides pre-exam screening and instructions

Assists patients on and/or off the table when requested by technologist

Supports technologists throughout scan and contrast administration, as required

Manages post-scan patient hand-off

Ensures efficient, friendly, and smooth patient experience for all patients who enter the center

Ensures smooth patient throughput of the entire center and all modalities

Monitors center modality schedules

Adjusts patient schedule when necessary and keeps all techs informed of any changes

Starts I.V.’s, administers contrast media as directed and per protocol

(35%) Administrative Support

Documents patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment

Attends all Company required OSHA training, annual training, and all mandatory Company updates.

Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked, and safe patient environment.

Maintains effective communication with the in-center staff, virtual licensed provider, and patients to relay vital information and receive instructions

Prepares room set up between patients, including putting proper coil on table, putting previous coil away and changing table sheet

Helps the technologist stay on time by having the next patient ready before the current patient is ready to get off the table

Provides front-end coverage as needed

(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) REQUIRED:

Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols

Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines

Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and medications

Knowledge of current technical skills and procedural understanding of MRI Safety

Knowledge of basic level computer skills

Skill in written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines

Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change

Ability to deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion

Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

Ability to provide open, honest feedback to improve emergency response procedures

Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy

Ability to maintain regular attendance and on-time arrival to work as scheduled

Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

IV credentialed

Current Alabama RN License

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Clinical Care Coordinators must have a current license in the appropriate State aligned with clinical scope practice including but not limited to radiologic technologists, paramedics, EMTs, registered nurses, advanced practice practitioners, and physicians.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.

Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write, and key.