RN, Radiology, Medical Center East, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Nurse provides safe and effective nursing care in the Imaging Department, which includes pre-, intra-, and post-operative care. This role supports the hospital's mission by assisting in the delivery of quality patient care within the Diagnostic Imaging Department. Responsibilities include providing medication and patient monitoring during conscious sedation, assisting with scheduling invasive procedures, monitoring patient flow, performing sterile preps, screening patients prior to invasive procedures (including lab values and contrast allergies), preparing medications and intravenous contrast, monitoring patient condition throughout procedures, setting up sterile trays, performing pre and post-procedure patient education, documenting patient care, responding to emergencies, performing venipuncture, assisting in orienting new staff, and participating in performance improvement activities. The nurse must maintain appropriate credentials and certifications and attend department meetings, displaying a positive and supportive image of the hospital and department. Additional core expectations include collaboration and teamwork, valuing diversity, service orientation, achieving results, organizational alignment, developing others, effective communication, and integrity. The role also requires demonstrating a commitment to service, organization values, and professionalism, adhering to core values of Integrity and Excellence, maintaining confidentiality, adhering to safety standards, supporting team members, and providing exceptional customer service.

Requirements

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING
KBN
BLS
ACLS

Nice To Haves

BSN PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Provides safe and effective nursing care in the Imaging Department, including pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.
Supports the mission of the hospital by assisting in the delivery of quality patient care within the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
Provides medication and patient monitoring during conscious sedation within the Imaging department.
Assists with scheduling of invasive procedures.
Assists and monitors patient flow in the Diagnostic Imaging department.
Performs sterile prep prior to invasive procedures.
Screens patients prior to invasive procedures to include lab values, contrast allergies, etc.
Prepares medications and intravenous contrast according to hospital and department protocols.
Monitors patient condition throughout invasive procedures.
Sets up sterile trays for invasive procedures.
Performs pre and post procedure patient education.
Documents patient care information according to hospital protocol.
Responds to emergencies within the department.
Performs venipuncture as needed throughout the department.
Assists in orienting new or temporary nursing staff to their respective duties.
Assist with performance improvement activities in the department.
Maintains appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice and ensures current copy is on file with the hospital/department.
Attends and participates in department meetings.
Displays a positive and supportive image of the hospital and department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits core values: Integrity and Excellence.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.