Radiology Nurse II
About The Position
The Radiology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support patients’ comfort and well-being. The nurse carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies and the target patient population, collaborating with health care team providers to coordinate safe, effective, quality care. Under a physician’s direction, the nurse performs moderate and deep sedation and conducts required monitoring, assessments, interventions, documentation, and patient recovery in accordance with hospital policy. The nurse must demonstrate the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Duties and skills may vary by unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- High school graduation.
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Clinical Nurse.
- Complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within 5 years of hire as an RN II.
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in Kansas.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 180 days.
- Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification from the American Heart Association, as listed for non-clinical personnel.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification from the Emergency Nurses Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- CCRN, CEN, CRN, PALS, or TNCC certification.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments specific to the clinical area or unit.
- Delegate tasks appropriately to ancillary personnel within scope of practice and follow up as needed.
- Use critical thinking, time management, and prioritization in patient care.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies.
- Thoroughly document all aspects of care according to hospital policy.
- Follow organizational policies to provide safe patient care, including medication administration and handoffs.
- Incorporate patient and family teaching into daily care and identify expected outcomes and goals.
- Participate in department quality improvement efforts.
- Under a physician’s direction, perform moderate and deep sedation and complete required monitoring, assessments, interventions, and documentation.
- Ensure appropriate patient recovery according to hospital policy.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.
- Complete a BSN within five years of hire as an RN II.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
