Per Diem RN Radiology - Evenings

Penn Medicine • West Chester, PA

108d

About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Chester County Hospital (CCH) recognizes that radiology is an expanding field marked by advances in imaging modalities and image-guided techniques. At CCH, radiology nurses are vital members of the radiology team, providing patient care during diagnostic and minimally invasive, image-guided procedures used to treat a wide variety of conditions. Our radiology nurses assure patient safety, monitor and assess patients, ensuring the provision of safe and effective care during their stay in the radiology department.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing is required in accordance with CCH standards
• Minimum of 3 years recent Radiology, Critical Care or Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current Pennsylvania RN License
• CPR certification required
• ACLS, PALS certification required, or must complete within 12 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Certification in clinical specialty is preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history, and complete pre-procedure phone calls
• Providing education to the patient and family members: Includes ensuring the patient and family members understand the procedure and plan of care before signing procedural consent and providing them with discharge planning/instructions
• Providing Intra-procedure and case specific care during Radiology Procedures
• Inserting and removing intravenous lines
• Administering Moderate Sedation and other drugs
• May involve on call hours and coverage for Holidays on call

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
• Prepaid tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree