Per diem RN II Medical Imaging

UnitedHealth Group•Sugar Land, TX

1d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Per Diem RN in Medical Imaging is responsible for providing direct patient care by applying special clinical nursing knowledge and skills related to the Medical Imaging setting. They will strive to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved RN nursing program
3+ years RN experience
Current and valid RN license
Current BLS through American Heart Association
Proven competent in the use of equipment and related supplies for selected patient population. CPR, oxygen administration and intravenous therapy. CRT experience
Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
8 shifts per month
4 shifts per year before or after clinic holidays, with 2 shifts related to summer holidays and 2 shifts related to winter holidays

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
ACLS
Specialty nursing certification applicable to medical imaging
Experience in a medical imaging setting/center
Windows computer experience, RIS experience

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care for patients undergoing procedures in the imaging suite such as CT, MR, US, Radiography, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Card Lab where applicable.
Assist physicians and technologists with patient preparation for procedures
Assists during procedures
Gather information. Responsible for appropriate labeling, handling, delivering and tracking of specimens from collection to reporting.
Provide health education information. Provide post procedure instructions.
Care of patients: performs technical and supportive patient care skills including, but not limited to: Waived testing, Respiratory care, Medical emergency response, Safe and effective medication administration, Prioritization of urgent patient care needs, IV skills, venipuncture, Catheterization skill, EKG monitoring
Infection control: Provides environment to prevent and control the spread of disease within the clinical setting. Includes, but is not limited to: Handwashing, Aseptic technique, Sterile technique, Care, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments as applicable
Management of Information: Accurately documents and communicates to appropriate care providers. Includes, but is not limited to: Confidentiality, Documentation, Clerical duties, Release of Information, Triage and telephone message taking, Computer use, Follows test results reporting policies and procedures to include obtaining, interpreting and communication of results to providers and patients as applicable, Appointment scheduling
Environment of Care: Assists with maintenance of equipment, supplies and environment. Including, but not limited to: Orders supplies, Maintains equipment to include departmental crash cart according to established clinic guidelines, Adheres to clinic safety standards for employees, patients, and visitors, Identifies and reports potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and maintains a safe patient environment, Supports initiatives related to OSHA and accreditation standards
Patient Rights and Responsibilities: practices positive guest and peer relations. Supports and respects patient rights. Includes, but is not limited to: Advanced Directives, Informed consent, Complaint resolution, Post-procedure patient education
Human Resources: Responsible for personal growth and career development. Includes but is not limited to: Maintaining licensure and certification, Annual competency assessment, Teamwork, Effective communication, Timely license renewal
Performance Improvement: participates in organizational improvement. Includes, but is not limited to: Performance improvement plans, Utilization of PDCA model
Familiar with specifics related to MR, CT, US, radiography, nuclear medicine, cardiac, and needle biopsies. Cognizant of radiation hazards and safe practices.