RN-Radiology

Summa Western Reserve Hospital•Akron, OH

42d•$35 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Guided by the knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences assumes responsibility through nursing process. Provides and coordinates nursing care of patients within the Radiology Department with the goal of attaining, maintaining, and restoring optimum health. Assists with exams, procedures, and treatment. Administers medications when ordered. Monitors condition and status of patient before, during, and after procedures. Provides patient education and acts as liaison for patients and their families using the Interdisciplinary Care Model.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Applicants with an Associate's degree will be considered but are required to obtain BSN within three (3) years of employment
Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
BLS certified
ACLS certification
Two (2) years relevant clinical experience for the following relevant areas: nuclear medicine-critical care nursing, radiation therapy-oncology, Special procedures-surgical, ER, ICU, CCU, Cath Lab, SCVICU, or other applicable experience preferred
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to multi-task in a customer-focused organization
Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking, while wearing a protective lead apron, for extended periods of time. Ability to perform work that requires standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds, and wearing a lead apron.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

Competent in administration of moderate to conscious sedation preferred

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates nursing care of patients within the Radiology Department with the goal of attaining, maintaining, and restoring optimum health.
Assists with exams, procedures, and treatment.
Administers medications when ordered.
Monitors condition and status of patient before, during, and after procedures.
Provides patient education and acts as liaison for patients and their families using the Interdisciplinary Care Model.