RN Radiology PRN

HCA Healthcare•Independence, MO

About The Position

The RN Radiology position assists with radiology procedures in cooperation with physicians and other radiology personnel, following departmental policies and procedures and the Radiologist’s requests. The nurse maintains accurate patient documentation, performs ongoing patient assessments, and provides conscious sedation when needed. The role calls for knowledge of radiology operations and strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including courteous interaction with patients, physicians, and personnel. The nurse must have broad knowledge of assessment, treatment, and care principles relevant to neonates and infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The listed shifts are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with 9-hour workdays and no nights. The posting says approximately three shifts per week, give or take a day, and occasional call to cover vacations.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credential; an Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma is accepted.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within one year of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Knowledge of radiology operations.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate patient documentation and perform ongoing patient assessments.
Knowledge of assessment, treatment, and care techniques and principles relevant to neonate/infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Assist with radiology procedures in cooperation with the physician and other radiology personnel, following departmental policies and procedures and the Radiologist’s request.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient data.
Perform continual patient assessments.
Provide proper conscious sedation when needed.
Interact with patients, physicians, and personnel in a pleasant, positive, and courteous manner.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
Free counseling and referral services
Paid time off and paid family leave
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts