Registered Nurse - Radiology

About This Role

Provide nursing services in Radiology, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards. Coordinate invasive procedures with radiologists and manage patient education and support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services based on standards of care and professional nursing practice.
• Schedule and coordinate invasive procedures with radiologists daily.
• Interact directly with patients and families to gather information regarding procedures.
• Collaborate with referring physicians to provide resources and support.
• Implement processes to meet patients' needs and prevent pre-arrival barriers.
• Coordinate patient clinical services, including treatment, evaluation, support, and education.
• Coordinate clinical documentation from referring and treating physicians.
• Monitor ongoing patient needs to ensure efficient access to services.
• Apprise radiologists and supervisory personnel of patient status and provide solutions to problems.
• Facilitate guidance of individuals through the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
• Ensures patients understand their procedures, treatment, and immediate follow-up care.
• Demonstrates proper patient identification prior to procedures, medication or any treatment.
• Demonstrates proper hand hygiene.
• Ensures medication reconciliation on admission and discharge.
• Assess and reassess patient prior to and post-procedure according to protocol.
• Perform pre-procedural and post-procedural documentation.
• Provide discharge education/instructions.
• Demonstrate radiation safety knowledge for themselves, patients, staff, and physicians.
• Assists with ensuring all vendors and staff are shielded.

Requirements

• ADN from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited institution
• Previous experience in an acute care setting
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Record (EMR)
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with others to improve quality and address needs
• Registered Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days

Qualifications

• ADN received from an education institution accredited by NLNAC or CCNE is Required; BSN or MSN Preferred
• Previous experience in an acute care setting Required

Nice to Have

• BSN or MSN from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited institution
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications