Radiology Nurse -Part Time

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV, including two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of over 600 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based services.

The listed pay range reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

About the Role

Delivers quality nursing care to meet the health, physical, emotional, and educational needs of a patient undergoing a diagnostic or minor radiologic procedure. Plans and provides unique and individualized comfort measures using intuitive and innovative, scientifically based approaches. Fosters an environment aligned with the core mission.

• Assesses patient condition and status by interviewing the patient, performing physical examinations, and continuously monitoring the patient’s condition and ability to tolerate the diagnostic exam.
• Reviews medical history and records, addressing potential problems prior to testing and discussing concerns with the physician before, during, or after the diagnostic exam/procedure.
• Facilitates communication of information to all members of the health team.
• Assists patients and families in understanding the diagnostic exam and alternatives, providing information, interpreting the patient’s condition, and offering coping mechanisms.
• Assesses how much information a patient wants and needs, using vocabulary and approaches that enable comprehension.
• Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient’s ability to continue with all activities of daily living (ADLs) after their exam.
• Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation during all aspects of testing.
• Collaborates with radiologists, administrative directors, and modality staff to discuss alternatives to care in preparation for diagnostic exams.
• Develops individualized teaching plans independently, incorporating aspects of cultural diversity specific to the patient as required.
• Confers with radiologists and modality administration/staff regarding special needs of the patient and family upon arrival and discharge.
• Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs.
• Anticipates deterioration while recognizing the importance of reacting quickly before changes in vital signs and measurable outcomes become evident.
• Thoroughly and accurately documents clinical changes, interventions, and outcomes, both expected and unexpected.
• Ensures handoff communication includes a report on situations most likely to develop and problems awaiting resolution between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Administers medications accurately and safely, documenting patient records according to the nursing process, ANA Code for Nurses, and Capital Health System Patient Services Division Standards of Practice.
• Performs, teaches, and demonstrates technical skills specific to diagnostic services.
• Proactively identifies issues related to patient education for medication management.
• Participates in unit-based chart reviews and patient services performance improvement activities related to documentation, complications, and clinical outcomes.
• Facilitates appropriate responses from other health team members using clear and convincing rationale.
• Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care, identifies problems, and initiates and documents improvements.
• Advocates on behalf of the patient using clear and convincing rationale to lead the response or treatment needed to meet patient needs.
• Participates in the evaluation of unit standards of care and identification of actual or potential problems.
• Follows established policies and procedures for attendance, punctuality, and continuing education.
• Utilizes non-productive time efficiently and has not received disciplinary action related to non-productive time.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adapts to changing department demands.
• Displays participation in unit and hospital committees.

Pay

Pay Range: $43.90 - $59.69 per hour.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Less than 10 years of service - $5,000
  • 10+ years of service - $10,000
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Spouse
  • Voluntary Life Employee
  • Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered, including location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay, or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.