Imaging RN- Per Diem

Description

SYNOPSIS OF JOB FUNCTION:

RN provides registered nursing services to clinical patients based upon a physician's orders. The duties of the RN are varied and complex and involve evaluating the patient’s physical and psychological condition and interfacing with the patient’s physician, and the patient’s family. The RN performs related responsibilities as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that are required by federal, State, and Local guidelines shall be considered qualifying. The minimum requirements for experience and education are:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in California
• One year of  acute med/surg experience
• Current First Aid and BLS Certification
• Ability to   provide two current acceptable and verifiable professional references

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Perform functions, as needed, in giving contrast and sedation for Computerized Tomography (CT) scan Patients in the CT room.
• Perform functions, as needed in giving contrast and sedation for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan Patients in the PET Room.
• Perform functions, as needed in giving contrast and sedation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan Patients in the MRI room.
• Review assignments and follow up using established protocols
• Provides treatment and/or nursing procedures to the patient in the clinic
•  Prepares clinical and nursing notes that meet organizational requirements
• Informs physician, and other appropriate personnel of changes in patient condition or need
• Counsels the patient and/or family in meeting nursing and related needs
• Instructs the patient and the patient’s caregiver in procedures and related care needs
• Routinely attends and participates in in-service training programs
•  Collect data as required to meet legal mandates
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters related to the patient and the organization
• Maintains personal composure and integrity under stressful conditions

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge:

• Principles, practices and procedures of nursing in a clinical environment
• Nursing  record keeping requirements via Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Conditions  that are symptomatic of neglect or abuse
• Various racial, religious, and ethnic cultures in the organization area
• Care delivery techniques

Skills:

• Routine nursing skills practiced in a clinical environment – including, but not      limited to prepping for CT Scan, PET scan, MRI scans and biopsy’s. 
• Information gathering and recording via Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Providing  accurate and timely records of critical events
• Soliciting sensitive information from patients and their caregiver
• ‘Most  Current’ nursing techniques and procedures
• Cooperating  with physicians, and other coworkers
• Remaining  calm with patients and their caregivers under stressful conditions

Abilities:

• Read,  write, and communicate on a professional level
• Perform  multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Enter  physician and/or NP/PA orders into the EMR per CBCC policy
• Prepare and  administer medications per CBCC policy
• Observe and follow OSHA and CBCC safety policies
• Administration of designated cardiac medications, conscious sedation, etc per CA Nursing      Scope of Practice & CBCC policy
• Obtaining  appropriate venous/arterial access via peripheral veins or implanted      devices
• Obtaining  and preparing lab specimens per established policies and procedures
• Obtaining  lab values on patients and evaluating proper parameters
• Perform   efficiently in a high-pressure setting
• Deal  effectively with various personalities on a routine basis and in a      professional manner
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with coworkers
• Follow  written and verbal directions while retaining the ability to tactfully      question directions that seem unclear, unsafe, or illegal
• Identify  and solve routine problems encountered in the clinic
• Collect  data at a level sufficient to meet program-mandated needs
• Meet  deadlines 
• Work  independently
• Explain complex ideas and procedures so patients and their caregivers can      understand the issues related to their personal care

PHYSICAL STANDARDS:

Positions in this class are situated in a standard clinical environment where there is little or no exposure to variations in the weather or other similar elements. Physical agility must be such that the RN is able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time. This position has direct patient contact and calls for the ability to assist frail patients in rising, walking, sitting, and lying down, etc., frequently throughout the course of the shift. The RN should be able to lift up to 25 pounds repeatedly and 65 pounds intermittently. Due to the fact that the work is categorized by OSHA as Blood borne Pathogen Category I, there is potential exposure to blood, body fluid/tissue, and infectious wastes. There is also potential exposure to chemical and toxicants via chemotherapy, biotherapy, Radiation and/or Radioactive Isotopes. Also, a contraindication would be individuals with cardiac pacemakers, pacemakers, defibrillators, neurostimulators, and Implantable cardioverter defibrillators due to the potential risks when entering MRI Area.

Salary : $43 - $53