RN, Radiology

The Radiology RN practices within the professional boundaries established by the Board of Nursing, specializing in the assessment, planning, care and treatment of patients undergoing radiological examinations, procedures by identify patient risks and contraindications and monitoring patient status to detect any changes that may require medical intervention and observe for unexpected patient reactions. This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee to maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates communication between clinics, providers, front office staff an imaging department. Reviews assessment information to identify patient risks and contraindications for specific imaging tests. Monitors patient status during procedures to detect any changes that may require medical intervention. Adjusts and positions patients to manage their pain levels, maintain comfort and optimal image quality. Provides patients and their families with post-procedure and/or discharge instructions. Responds to emergencies and adverse events after the procedure. Works with the pre-cert team on procedures to ensure our ability to take care of a patient at this facility. Provides on-site patient care to all patients, including coordination of care with physicians, other staff members, and ancillary services when needed. Starts intravenous catheters and infusion ports. Administers medicines, monitors vital signs, and assists patients with any personal needs. Provides patient teaching on all new patients regarding the disease, treatment information, and available support services and counseling options as indicated. Triages telephone calls, resolves patient issues and concerns, reviews problems with physicians, and take appropriate action. Communicates to the Radiologist the status of the patient's medical status (healthiness or unhealthiness) to undergo a radiologic procedure. Performs duties including administering intravenous fluids, monitoring vital signs, monitoring patients, and cardiac/pulse oximeters. Transports patients to and from procedures. Maintains accurate patient charts/records and document nursing actions and functions. OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: None SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Possess an Arkansas RN license. Maintain the required number of continuing education units (CEUs) as specified by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required or to be completed upon hire. Obtain Certified Radiology Nurse Exam certification within one year of hire date. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 3 years clinical experience in direct patient care, preferred. Experience in an intensive care, PACU or emergency department, preferred. Excellent computer and other basic office equipment skills. Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form. Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Colleagues are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training. COMMENTS: This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.