Registered Nurse - Radiology Services - FT - 7a-3:30p - Flex Scheduling

Position Summary

Plans, implements, and evaluates care of those patients undergoing moderate sedation procedures in a timely and accurate manner. Responsible for ensuring appropriate follow up care is coordinated based on radiology findings and Radiologist’s recommendation.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education / Training

• Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
• Licensed in the State of Tennessee.
• ACLS certification or agree to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:

Patient Care Delivery

Equipment and Skills Training:

Standard patient care equipment for services provided. The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings. Equipment: Omnicell Medication System, Meditech Computer System and AT&T Language Line.

Physical Environment:

Radiology department with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort

• Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
• Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs

Key Results:

Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination; including data obtained from patient, family and other members of the healthcare team.

Plans the patient’s care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.

Collaborates with appropriate radiology team and nursing departments to effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner

Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needs as appropriate for patient population.

Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.

Handles/ transports/ stores/ prepares/ administers medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Reassess patient’s condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner.

Assists with moderate sedation and recovery of diagnostic and invasive procedures as directed by the Radiologist/Physician.

Documents accurately and timely.

Monitors and utilizes Radiology Follow-up Module appropriately and effectively to coordinate follow up referrals or appointments as needed ensuring continuum of care for the patient

Maintains work areas and personal appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors, and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.

Maintains position specific qualifications.