Registered Nurse II - Imaging

Ashe Memorial Hospital•Jefferson, NC

15h

About The Position

The RN II-Imaging is a competent nurse who manages a wide range of nursing situations, anticipates likely events and changing patient needs, and follows professional standards, policies, procedures, and standards of care. The RN II plans, coordinates, and delivers patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting. The nurse works independently while consulting other healthcare team members when needed, applies past experience to current situations, and focuses on outcomes. The position is Monday through Friday on the first shift, as needed. It has no supervisory responsibilities and requires no travel. Pay is commensurate with experience. Employees must be willing to receive required vaccinations; new employees must be fully vaccinated unless they request and receive an exemption. A criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen are required upon a conditional job offer.

Requirements

Current RN license to practice in North Carolina.
Current BLS certification within one month of hire.
ACLS certification within the orientation period.
PALS certification within the orientation period.
Willingness to receive all required vaccinations, unless an exemption is requested and approved.
Submit an application, cover letter, and resume, including employment gaps and reasons for separation.

Nice To Haves

Previous imaging or outpatient nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care with minimal guidance and prioritize and deliver direct, professional nursing care.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow infection-control policies.
Ensure safe operation of equipment, prepare equipment, and assist physicians during examinations and treatments.
Administer medications using the electronic health record and scanning process.
Document, monitor, and report symptoms and changes in patient status.
Educate patients about illness and disease and promote health maintenance and disease prevention.
Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare team members, hospital staff, visitors, and physicians.
Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments for patients of all age groups.
Interact professionally with patients and families, providing explanations and verbal reassurance.
Formulate and update an individualized plan of care for each patient and act as a patient advocate.
Comply with protocols, procedures, and policies.
Document nursing care concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly in the appropriate format.
Remain flexible and organized and function during stressful and emergency situations.
Demonstrate professionalism and respect and dignity toward others.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel and serve as a professional resource and mentor.
Participate in special assignments and Quality Improvement projects.