What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Radiology Inaptient position at Carle Health System?
Job Description
The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Responsibilities:
- Performs all nursing responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
- Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice following department policies and procedures in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines.
- Reviews cases with the radiologist/physician when appropriate.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
- Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Recognizes and responds to any adverse or allergic reactions including change is patient status requiring nursing assistance.
- Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert for staff, management, and physicians.
- Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.
- Responsible for maintaining equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.
- Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
- Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety.
- Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
- Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
- May perform duties of RN Lead/Supervisor or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
- Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
- Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
- Participates in QA/QC programs.
- Aids in the annual review and periodic updates of department policies and protocols.
Qualifications:
Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: College Nursing Diploma, Work Experience:
