REGISTERED NURSE

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

44d • $34 - $44

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Registered Nurse (RN) to join our multidisciplinary Imaging teams in Kankakee and Bourbonnais, Illinois. This registered nurse is responsible for the administration of the total nursing care within the Imaging services departments according to established policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently across a range of fast-paced modalities. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure with a commitment to excellence in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred at time of hire or obtained prior to completing orientation.
• New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year previous Procedural or Critical Care experience. 2 years critical care preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Preparation: Conduct thorough assessments of patients prior to procedures, including reviewing medical history, diagnostic results, and current health status.
• Prepare patients for procedures, explaining the process, addressing concerns, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Assistance During Procedures: Assist in the Imaging departments (CT, MRI, NM/PETCT, US, Mammography) by supporting physicians, providers, and/or technologists, ensuring proper patient positioning, and maintaining a sterile field as required.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures, tracking vital signs, oxygen levels, and other critical parameters.
• Administration of prescribed medications during procedures.
• Post-Procedure Monitoring & Care: Provide close monitoring of patients post-procedure, observing for complications, and implementing care protocols to manage pain, bleeding, or other potential issues.
• Administer medications, including pain management and anticoagulation therapies, as ordered, and educate patients and families on post-procedure care instructions.
• Daily Coordination and Support Tasks: Obtain vascular access for imaging patients. Includes peripheral IV and port access.
• Respond to scheduling support needs to ensure timely delivery of services. Coordination across multidisciplinary teams will be required.
• Review patient preparation and follow up reports and communicate with patients and or referring providers to coordinate pre and post instructions.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about the procedure, expected recovery, potential complications, and necessary lifestyle modifications or follow-up care.
• Collaboration and Coordination of Care: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and effective care coordination through patient care plans.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and staff regarding care plans and any changes in patient condition.
• Assist in coordinating patient transfers to other units or facilitate discharge planning as necessary, ensuring continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment adjustments.
• Must be available when needed for on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions within the EHR, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to safety protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Infection Control & Safety: Maintain a sterile environment, adhering to infection control protocols during all procedures.
• Ensure patient and staff safety through correct handling of equipment and materials, and by following established protocols for radiation exposure and other potential risks.
• Emergency Response and Infection Control: Respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies, performing life-saving procedures and stabilizing patients as required.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assist with procedural setup and maintenance of a sterile environment.

Benefits

• Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
• Our Total Rewards package includes:
• Compensation
• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees