IR Registered Nurse - 80 hrs/pp - Bronson Battle Creek

About the role

The Radiology Clinician is responsible for providing safe, quality nursing care to patients undergoing studies in the Department of Radiology. They respond to emergency situations involving patients in this department and serve as a resource preceptor to medical/technical and nursing staff regarding patient care in Radiology. They collaborate as a functional member of the Radiology team and perform related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, quality nursing care to patients undergoing studies in Radiology.
• Responds to emergency situations involving patients in Radiology.
• Serves as a resource preceptor to medical/technical and nursing staff regarding patient care in Radiology.
• Collaborates as a functional member of the Radiology team.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma, Associates, or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited nursing program prior to employment, and successful completion of hospital, nursing and department specific orientation based upon unit and experience level.
• Licensed RN in good standing with the state of Michigan required.
• BLS competency required by completion of core orientation.
• Critical care experience required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required by completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action.
• Regularly works in a clean, well-lighted & temperature controlled environment.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts/equipment, or other hazardous conditions, infectious disease from blood/air borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Works with patients where social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively are definitely required.
• Treats everyone in a professional manner.

Skills

• Reads, interprets and analyzes data from various computer systems and equipment.
• Communicates effectively with team members, handles conflict diplomatically, participates in problem-solving, and communicates significant data to physicians and other members of the team.
• Administers medications under physician direction including those given with the intent to sedate.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Implements physician orders for pre and post procedural care.
• Coordinates patient care with nursing units.
• Supports all modalities within Imagining Services Department.
• Recognizes and monitors contrast and adverse reactions within Imagining Services.
• Maintains emergency equipment within the department as directed.
• Facilitates data collection.
• Documents abnormalities in physical assessment, as well as recommended interventions and patient response; obtains and notes physician orders; and, maintains appropriate nursing and patient records.
• Communicates significant data to physicians and other members of the team as each case proceeds.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Pay

Variable Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Schedule

Shift Variable Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40