Radiology Holding Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Radiology Holding Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and applicable nursing standards. Working with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, compassionate care and advocates for patients, families, and caregivers. Radiology nurses care for diverse acute, critical, and non-acute patients and collaborate with radiologists, technicians, physicians, and staff across departments. They assess patients, develop care plans, monitor patients during procedures, implement interventions, promote safety, document care, and educate patients and families before, during, and after diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures. Procedures include ultrasound, nuclear medicine, CT, MRI, diagnostic X-ray, and interventional and neuro-interventional cases. The nurse also contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient-care policies, procedures, and protocols, participates in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees, and represents Methodist Excellence through a positive attitude.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required.
Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License required. Employees with an RN Compact License must obtain a Texas RN License within 90 days of hire.
At least 2 years of recent critical-care RN experience in an ICU or Emergency Department required in lieu of Radiology RN experience.
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Conscious sedation experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with departmental requirements and applicable nursing standards.
Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers and support positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes.
Work collaboratively with radiologists, technicians, physicians, and staff in other departments.
Anticipate patient needs, promote safety, and identify potential problems during care.
Assess patients, develop care plans, and monitor patients throughout procedures.
Implement appropriate interventions, maintain patient safety, and document care appropriately.
Educate patients and their families before, during, and after diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient-care policies, procedures, and protocols.
Participate in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees.
Maintain a positive attitude that represents Methodist Excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.