Registered Nurse - Radiology Services - FT - 7a-3:30p - Flex Scheduling

Williamson Health•Franklin, TN

About The Position

Plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients undergoing moderate sedation procedures in a timely and accurate manner. Ensures appropriate follow-up care is coordinated based on radiology findings and the Radiologist’s recommendations. The Registered Nurse works in the radiology department with patients ranging from less than one year old to over 99 years old. The role requires using standard patient-care equipment and functioning dependently and independently while applying nursing knowledge flexibly across settings. The nurse communicates in English orally and in writing, may stand for prolonged periods and work up to 12 hours a day, and must be able to lift and turn patients weighing up to 250 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
Licensed in the State of Tennessee.
ACLS certification, or agreement to obtain it within six months of hire.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Patient-care delivery workplace experience.
Ability to work well under pressure, function dependently and independently, and flexibly apply basic nursing knowledge in a variety of settings.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and work up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to lift and turn patients weighing up to 250 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

Perform a comprehensive assessment of each patient within the appropriate time after admission, using observation, communication, and examination and incorporating information from the patient, family, and healthcare team.
Plan individualized patient care by identifying problems and needs, nursing diagnoses, standards of care and practice, interventions, and attainable outcomes.
Collaborate with the radiology team and nursing departments to coordinate timely patient care.
Plan patient teaching, discharge, and post-discharge needs as appropriate for the patient population.
Independently perform treatments and procedures and use equipment appropriate to the area, adhering to policies, procedures, and competency requirements.
Handle, transport, store, prepare, and administer medications and solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Reassess patient condition, evaluate responses, and modify the plan of care in a timely manner as needed.
Assist with moderate sedation and recovery for diagnostic and invasive procedures as directed by the Radiologist or Physician.
Document accurately and in a timely manner.
Use the Radiology Follow-up Module appropriately and effectively to coordinate follow-up referrals or appointments and ensure continuity of care.
Maintain work areas and personal appearance to reflect professionalism and support cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.
Maintain position-specific qualifications.