RN - Radiology

Northern Arizona Healthcare•Flagstaff, AZ

15h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is accountable for coordinating care for patients and their families, including providing direct care, patient and family education, and discharge planning. The nurse uses the nursing process—assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—as the basis for care delivery. The Registered Nurse provides leadership for ancillary personnel as a team leader, preceptor, and active member of the healthcare team, and practices within the ANA Scope of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and standards of the specialty.

Requirements

RNs hired on or after July 1, 2016, must graduate from a BSN program within six years of hire into an RN position.
For RNs hired before July 1, 2016, a BSN is not mandated, but pursuing a BSN is encouraged.
Active, unrestricted Arizona RN license or a valid participating compact license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification within 90 days of hire.
Understanding of computers and competence using computers and basic software programs.

Nice To Haves

VACC certification.
CSRN certification.

Responsibilities

Gather relevant patient health information to assess the needs and conditions of assigned patients.
Identify outcomes, develop individualized plans of care, and implement them to achieve expected outcomes.
Assess patients’ progress and revise or update diagnoses, outcomes, and plans of care as appropriate.
Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care; respect privacy and treat patients, families, guests, and associates with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Frequently evaluate patient conditions and adapt plans of care as appropriate.
Use aseptic techniques and maintain a sterile field, applying disinfection, sterilization, and infection-control principles.
Maintain infection-prevention standards.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Assist with procedures and transportation throughout the hospital as necessary, following hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidence-based practice and research.
Pursue personal development and engage in professional and collegial interactions with peers and students.
Work collaboratively with peers and other healthcare providers and participate in in-service and educational seminars.
Mentor and educate colleagues and students.
Follow regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety, as well as hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Practice in a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manner.
Stay current with and comply with applicable state and federal regulations, statutes, and company policies.
Keep required certifications and licenses valid and up to date.
Complete mandatory company modules and job-specific training within specified time frames.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses.
Report safety incidents promptly through the Midas/RDE tool, attend safety training, work safely, monitor the work environment for safety issues, and ensure others work safely.