Imaging Nurse (PRN)

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022 & 2023! Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice!  This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours: 1st shift; days will vary | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

PRN, day shift in Imaging.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assesses the nursing needs and initiates appropriate interventions for patients in the Radiology department according to the nursing and radiology department’s philosophies, goals, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Experience:

• Previous Imaging or Outpatient Nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with administering stress tests preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Current RN license to practice in NC.
• Current CPR within 1 month of hire.
• ACLS certification within orientation period.
• PALS certification within orientation period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides patient education for all cardiovascular stress test patients.
2. Provides patient education for stereotactic breast biopsy patients.
3. Provides patient education and pre-operative teaching for special procedures in the Imaging Department and Same Day Center.
4. Administers cardiac stress tests, monitors patient’s vital signs and status before, during, and after procedure and administers pharmacological drugs during study as directed by physician.
5. Assists radiologist during special procedures (thoracentesis, paracentesis, joint injections, fine needle aspirations, biopsies, etc.). Sets equipment up for these procedures.
6. Follows up with a phone call to patients who have had a special procedure.
7. Schedules patients for cardiac stress testing and Imaging interventional procedures. Obtains required information and/or verifications, current medication list, history and physical, EKG, allergies and other pertinent patient information.
8. Obtains IV access as needed for imaging studies and assesses IV site for infiltrations. Provides patient education on care of the infiltration site.  
9. Reports infiltrations and clinical occurrences on the QMS website.
10. Assesses and monitors patients for signs and symptoms of IV contrast reaction.
11. Monitors and evaluates Imaging Staff for IV competency annually and as needed.                     
12. Participates in monthly Imaging staff meetings, as directed by Imaging Director or as needed. Provides in-services as directed/needed.
13. Checks crash cart monthly for expired supplies and maintains daily log.
14. Performs daily quality control on defibrillator and maintains log.
15. Educates physician office staff on policy and procedure for needed services of Imaging Department.
16. Performs quality control on special procedure patient records, maintains patient log and submits monthly to Imaging Manager.
17. Assists patients for PICC line indications and criteria when ordered by physicians.
18. Assists imaging staff with patient care during Imaging studies as needed.
19. Performs PICC line placement and/or assists other qualified staff in placement.
20. Coordinates hospital imaging services for patients throughout the facility and with outside providers.
21. Actively looks for other duties to perform when patient volumes are down.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.