RN, UofL Hospital, Interventional Radiology (IR), 7p-7:30a

Job Description

The Radiology Nurse provides safe and effective nursing care in the Imaging Department, including pre-, intra-, and post-operative care. The role supports UofL Health's mission by assisting in the delivery of quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supports medication and patient monitoring during conscious sedation within the Imaging department.
• Aids in scheduling of invasive procedures.
• Aids and monitors patient flow in the Diagnostic Imaging department.
• Performs sterile prep prior to invasive procedures.
• Screens patients prior to invasive procedures, including lab values and contrast allergies.
• Prepares medications and intravenous contrast according to hospital and department protocols.
• Maintains patient condition throughout invasive procedures.
• Sets up sterile trays for invasive procedures.
• Provides pre and post-procedure patient education.
• Documents patient care information according to hospital protocol.
• Responds to emergencies within the department.
• Performs venipuncture as needed throughout the department.
• Assists in orienting new or temporary nursing staff to their respective duties.
• Affixes to and participates in performance improvement activities in the department.
• Maintains appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice and ensures current copies are on file with the hospital/department.
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Displays a positive and supportive image of the hospital and department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

University of Louisville Hospital Core Expectations

• Collaboration & Teamwork: works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.
• Valuing Diversity: recognizes and embraces the unique talents and contributions of others.
• Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform, continuously looking for improvements and accepting responsibility for actions and results.
• Organizational Alignment: ability to align people, processes, and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction.
• Developing Others: views people, their knowledge, and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allow employees to continuously learn and develop.
• Communication: practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others; communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect.
• Integrity: conducts business with honesty and professional ethics; seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization; models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Integrity and Excellence.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department-specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.

Skills, Knowledge Or Abilities

• Other physical activity or equipment usage if moderate or high (please explain): None specifically mentioned.

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred)

• ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING, BSN PREFERRED.
• KBN, BLS, ACLS.