Registered Nurse III, Radiology Clinic

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

3d•$79 - $110

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families using comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans, patient education, and ongoing evaluation. Delivers holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Maintains collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Follows policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in ongoing professional growth and development. Performs the duties of lower nursing levels and meets the specific affiliate or collective bargaining agreement requirements for this level. Clinical ladder eligibility is outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. In Interventional Radiology, competently performs routine and specialized procedures to produce quality images for diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of injury or disease. Works independently, using sound judgment and developed clinical skills to perform safe, precise procedures and deliver accurate results promptly. Builds patient and family confidence through assessment, monitoring, and communication; follows applicable regulations and procedures to protect privacy and safety. May perform specific procedures and orient other staff. The position includes travel and may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Department-specific certifications and licensure: ACLS, Any Pediatric Care, and PALS.
Two recent years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of current trends in nursing and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Effective interpersonal skills, accountability, and professionalism.
Ability to adapt to change in a positive, professional, and productive manner.
Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while considering protective interventions and patients’ developmental and physiological characteristics.
Experience working with all age groups.
Cardiac imaging knowledge.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and use medical terminology appropriately.
Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care using comprehensive assessment, care planning, patient education, and ongoing evaluation.
Deliver holistic, individualized care and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care that account for patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Follow applicable policies, standards, best practices, laws, regulations, and codes to promote quality care and protect patient privacy and safety.
Perform routine and specialized interventional radiology procedures to produce quality images for diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention.
Work independently and use sound judgment and clinical skills to perform safe, precise procedures and deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
Assess and monitor patients and communicate effectively to gain their confidence and cooperation.
May perform specific procedures and orient other staff to the department.
Engage in continuous professional growth and development.