Job Description

Delivers direct nursing care to a variety of patients receiving diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures in the radiology environment. This care involves pre-procedural, intra-procedural and post-procedural responsibilities. The RN is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all patient care within the department including patient/family/significant other education.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*Essential Functions)

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy in interacting with staff, clients, and the public.
• Ability to perform in a crisis.
• Ability to participate in planning and arranging work as a team member.
• Capable of functioning independently pertaining to patient care and equipment functions.
• Working knowledge of EKG interpretation, hemodynamic pressure recording/interpretation, sterile technique, imaging special procedures equipment and supplies, computer skills adequate to document nursing notes electronically and access hospital information systems.

EDUCATION

• Associates Nursing Required

EXPERIENCE

• 1 yr Nursing experience Required

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Licensed IN Registered Nurse Required
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Required
• Certified Advance Cardiac Life Required

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIORMeets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCEDemonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.