Radiology Nurse (On-Call)

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

12d • Onsite

About The Position

In a career as a Radiology Nurse, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will provide patient care before, during, and after radiologic procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and interventional procedures.

Requirements

• Registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in an acute hospital setting and pediatric experience required.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
• PALS certification within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
• Prior working knowledge of using computer programs and electronic medical records required.
• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care before, during, and after radiologic procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and interventional procedures.
• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to complete the physical, cognitive, spiritual and psychosocial assessment of patients.
• Evaluates patients' health status, monitoring vital signs, and observing reactions during procedures.
• Preparing patients for imaging or interventional procedures, explaining procedures, and providing post-procedure care instructions.
• Starts IV lines, enters medication orders, and administer medications for imaging or interventional procedures as per established imaging protocols and/or physician orders.
• Ensures the Time Out procedure that verifies the correct patient and the correct procedures is being performed.
• Assists in positioning and responding to comfort/safety of the patient.
• Assists in imaging or interventional procedures (arthrograms, steroid injections, VCUG, etc).
• Escalates concerns of patient status changes to the appropriate provider.
• Activates the patient emergency response process when needed.
• Adheres to radiation safety measures to protect both the patient and the staff.
• Documents patient history, patient care, and treatment plans in patient record.
• Utilizes downtime procedures when needed.
• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess patient/family understanding and response to care provided; and patient/family educational needs.
• The nurse redirects care as needed.
• Maintains "The Joint Commission" standards on an ongoing basis and assists in department responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Serves on hospital or system committees as assigned.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level