Per Diem RN II- Medical Imaging - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus (Travel to Fort Bend, Bay Area, Meyerland, Memorial Villages as needed)

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties.

About the role

The Per Diem RN in Medical Imaging is responsible for providing direct patient care by applying special clinical nursing knowledge and skills related to the Medical Imaging setting. He or she will strive to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for patients undergoing procedures in the imaging suite such as CT, MR, US, Radiography, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Cardi Lab where applicable.
• Assist physicians and technologists with patient preparation for procedures.
• Assist during procedures.
• Gather information. Responsible for appropriate labeling, handling, delivering and tracking of specimens from collection to reporting.
• Provide health education information and post-procedure instructions.
• Perform technical and supportive patient care skills including, but not limited to:
  • Waived testing
  • Respiratory care
  • Medical emergency response
  • Safe and effective medication administration
  • Prioritization of urgent patient care needs
  • IV skills, venipuncture
  • Catheterization skill
  • EKG monitoring
• Infection control: Provide an environment to prevent and control the spread of disease within the clinical setting, including:
  • Handwashing
  • Aseptic technique
  • Sterile technique
  • Care, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments as applicable
• Management of Information: Accurately document and communicate to appropriate care providers, including:
  • Confidentiality
  • Documentation
  • Clerical duties
  • Release of Information
  • Triage and telephone message taking
  • Computer use
  • Follow test results reporting policies and procedures, including obtaining, interpreting, and communicating results to providers and patients as applicable
  • Appointment scheduling
• Environment of Care: Assist with maintenance of equipment, supplies, and environment, including:
  • Order supplies
  • Maintain equipment, including departmental crash cart according to established clinic guidelines
  • Adhere to Clinic safety standards for employees, patients, and visitors
  • Identify and report potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and maintain a safe patient environment
  • Support initiatives related to OSHA and accreditation standards
• Patient Rights and Responsibilities: Practice positive guest and peer relations, support and respect patient rights, including:
  • Advanced Directives
  • Informed consent
  • Complaint resolution
  • Post-procedure patient education
• Human Resources: Responsible for personal growth and career development, including:
  • Maintaining licensure and certifications
  • Annual competency assessment
  • Teamwork
  • Effective communication
• Performance Improvement: Participate in organizational improvement, including:
  • Performance Improvement plans
  • Utilization of PDSA model
  • Identify and communicate problem-prone areas to supervisor
  • Contribute improvement ideas and audits of logs
  • Participate in PI initiatives
  • Familiarity with specifics related to MR, CT, US, radiography, nuclear medicine, cardilab, and needle biopsies
  • Cognizant of radiation hazards and safe practices

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved RN nursing program
• Current and valid RN license
• Current BLS through American Heart Association
• 3+ years RN experience
• Competent in the use of equipment and related supplies for selected patient population
• CPR, oxygen administration, and intravenous therapy
• CRT experience
• Minimum 8 shifts per month
• 4 shifts per year before or after clinic holidays, with 2 shifts related to summer holidays and 2 shifts related to winter holidays
• Proven excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• ACLS
• Specialty nursing certification applicable to medical imaging
• Experience in a medical imaging setting/center
• Windows computer experience, RIS experience

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $63.00 per hour based on full-time employment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)