REGISTERED NURSE - RADIOLOGY (40 HRS/WEEK)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Registered Nurse to provide total nursing care within Imaging services in Kankakee and Bourbonnais, Illinois, according to established policies and procedures. The RN supports a range of fast-paced imaging modalities and must be flexible in assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The position is 40 hours per week and includes on-call availability as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The RN assesses and prepares patients before procedures; assists physicians, providers, and technologists during imaging procedures; monitors patients during and after procedures; administers prescribed medications; obtains peripheral IV and port access; and provides education and follow-up instructions. The role coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams, documents assessments and interventions in the EHR, responds to emergencies, maintains sterile and safe environments, and follows infection-control and radiation-safety protocols. Other duties include participating in education, training, quality improvement, and departmental activities, mentoring new staff or students, and assisting with inventory and equipment maintenance.

The stated pay range is USD $34.52–$45.34 per hour. Riverside Healthcare describes its Total Rewards package as including compensation and, depending on FTE, paid time off or paid leave, medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, employer-matched defined contribution retirement plans, financial wellness programs, and educational assistance. Compensation may include shift differential and on-call premium pay, and annual increases may be available based on performance.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Minimum of one year of previous procedural or critical care experience.
• New graduate RNs starting on or after January 1, 2025, must earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within three years of their start date.
• Ability to work within professional scope, duties, and licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of critical care experience preferred.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred at hire or to be obtained before completing orientation.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred at hire or to be obtained before completing orientation.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients before procedures by reviewing medical histories, diagnostic results, and current health status.
• Prepare patients for procedures, explain the process, address concerns, and promote comfort and safety.
• Assist in CT, MRI, NM/PETCT, ultrasound, and mammography departments, including supporting clinicians and technologists, positioning patients, and maintaining a sterile field as required.
• Monitor patients during procedures, including vital signs and oxygen levels, and administer prescribed medications.
• Monitor patients after procedures, observe for complications, and implement care protocols for pain, bleeding, or other issues.
• Administer ordered medications, including pain-management and anticoagulation therapies, and educate patients and families on post-procedure care.
• Obtain vascular access, including peripheral IV and port access.
• Support scheduling and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate timely services.
• Review patient preparation and follow-up reports and communicate with patients or referring providers about pre- and post-procedure instructions.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, expected recovery, potential complications, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members to coordinate safe and effective care.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff about care plans and changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate transfers or discharge planning as needed and participate in interdisciplinary meetings about patient progress and treatment adjustments.
• Be available for on-call shifts as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Document patient assessments and interventions accurately in the EHR and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain a sterile environment and follow infection-control protocols.
• Handle equipment and materials safely and follow protocols for radiation exposure and other risks.
• Respond to medical emergencies, perform life-saving procedures, and stabilize patients as required.
• Participate in continuing education, training, departmental meetings, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor new hires or nursing students.
• Assist with inventory management and ensure equipment is maintained and functioning.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs for 0.5 to 1.0 FTE; paid leave hours accrued as worked for 0.001 to 0.49 FTE.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits for 0.5 to 1.0 FTE.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Shift differential and on-call premium pay.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Employee well-being programs and career-development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed