Registered Nurse - Imaging

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists radiologists with imaging procedures by preparing patients, explaining procedures, checking vital signs, administering medication, and caring for patients during imaging. Provides nursing services, carries out physician orders, reports changes in patient condition, oversees medication distribution and documentation, counts narcotics, and responds to emergencies. The role is based in Interventional Radiology at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg and is onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule, varied start times between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., and call coverage. The nurse assesses patients before procedures by reviewing medical histories and laboratory values and consulting patients and physicians. The nurse administers conscious sedation under hospital policy, supports patient understanding, and coordinates care among patients, nursing staff, and physicians. Responsibilities also include post-procedure care and orders, communication and patient transport when indicated, discharge according to Aldrete scores and anesthesia guidelines, documentation in Epic, and responding to code blues and rapid response teams. Pediatric sedation is coordinated with a Pediatric Intensivist and follows PALS guidelines. The role includes outpatient pre- and post-procedure calls, compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and invasive procedure checklists, completion of safety reports, and serving as a clinical resource. The nurse maintains equipment, room cleanliness, supplies, and radiation protection standards; contributes to workplace safety; and assists with training new employees, students, and ancillary personnel.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Three years of medical/surgical nursing experience.
One year of critical care experience.
Ability to obtain and interpret information according to patients’ age-appropriate needs.
Ability to select instrumentation and supplies appropriate to the age group served.
Ability to administer moderate sedation and recognize and treat dysrhythmias.
Ability to work under stressful situations.
BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess patients before procedures by reviewing medical histories and laboratory values and speaking with patients and physicians.
Administer conscious sedation according to hospital policy.
Explain procedures and act as a liaison among patients, nursing staff, and physicians.
Provide patient care, comfort, and support while patients are in Radiology.
Communicate changes in patient status, medications administered, and interventions to the RN or physician.
Initiate post-procedure orders, communicate pertinent information to the nursing unit, and accompany patients to the unit when indicated.
Discharge patients from Interventional Radiology according to Aldrette scores and anesthesia guidelines.
Enter LDA lines and implanted supply export documentation in Epic.
Respond to code blues and rapid response team calls in Radiology and assist radiologists and code teams as needed.
Collaborate with the Pediatric Intensivist on pediatric sedation cases and follow PALS guidelines.
Complete pre- and post-procedure telephone calls for outpatients.
Follow National Patient Safety Goals, including completing the invasive procedure checklist and verifying patient identification.
Complete patient safety reports as indicated.
Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, patients, and healthcare providers.
Maintain equipment and room cleanliness, put away unused supplies, restock as needed, and perform light housekeeping.
Follow radiation protection standards and take responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Assist with education and training for new employees, students, and other ancillary personnel.