Registered Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology)
Registered Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology)
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Job Description
We are searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our Diagnostic Imaging Unit someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting and provide nursing care to patients by assessing planning educating implementing and evaluating age-appropriate care in a manner that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care. Texas Childrens Radiology Department has earned the gold standard in accreditation from the ACR for our medical imaging expertise. These gold seals of accreditation signify our achievement as a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) the highest achievement for medical imaging facilities.
Think you have what it takes
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in nursing or bachelors degree in nursing enrolled
- Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact and BLS certification
- 1 year of professional nursing experience
Expectations
- Preparing patients for imaging procedures like X-rays CT scans and MRIs monitoring their vital signs during the procedure
- Administering medications like sedation if needed and educating patients about what to expect before and after the test
- Focus on patient care throughout the imaging process while collaborating with radiologists and imaging technicians
Responsibilities
- Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family including biophysical psychosocial developmental (age-appropriate) culture spiritual and environmental needs in an organized and systematic manner
- Analyzes situations anticipates potential problems and detects changes in patient status
- Re-prioritizes and updates plan of care based on new information and changes to the patients condition; communicates this information and documents in the medical record
- Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and/or patient care conferences and documents in the medical record
- Assists patients/family in implementing their role in the plan of care as appropriate
- Assess patient family learning needs capabilities preferences and readiness to learn prior to teaching
- Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families visitors peers and other health care team members
- Administers and documents medications and treatments in a timely manner
- Demonstrates willingness and ability to acquire new knowledge and utilize new skills needed to improve individual team and organizational performance
- Participate in unit performance improvement initiatives
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Employment Type
Full-Time
