Radiology RN-Outpatient

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Coordinates patient care within multiple modalities of Radiology to include general diagnostic, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, MRI and ultrasound. Works effectively and collaboratively in an integrated multidisciplinary team. Provides quality nursing care to patients in the department with strong skills in assessment, critical thinking, communication and teaching. Ensures patient safety, privacy and dignity.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. Serves as a positive professional role model, exhibiting clinical leadership and decision-making skills.

3. Maintains accountability to assure adherence to ethical and legal standards and delivers competent care to patients of all ages.

4. *Collaborates and coordinates with other disciplines to meet the needs of the patient; interacts effectively with other team members to keep them informed of changes in the condition of the patient.

5. *Assesses patients, evaluates patient response to nursing/medical interventions and appropriately documents in the medical record.

6. *Checks patient identity and procedure to ensure safety and accuracy; monitors and records patient condition pre,

during and post procedure; identifies life-threatening conditions and takes appropriate action.

7. *Delivers pre- and post-call patient care on stereotactic biopsies and other invasive breast procedures.

8. *Safely accesses and administers drugs and biologicals, as ordered by the physician, in accordance with Medical Center procedures.

9. *Coordinates breast biopsies and stereotactic scheduling, working with Scheduling Center.

10. *Works with patients and physicians to coordinate patient callbacks for additional breast diagnostic procedures; may follow up on problem calls and problem cases as appropriate.

11. Maintains breast procedural data as needed.

12. Maintains a working knowledge of referral sources.

13. Performs patient and family teaching as needed.

14. Transports patients to and from exam rooms as required.

15. *Reviews and utilizes data obtained by other members of the health care team (medical history, physical exam, diagnostic findings, psychosocial evaluations, educational and discharge factors).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Minimum one (1) year patient care experience required. Previous experience in Radiology preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare

professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network. Current certification in ACLS required. Certification in PALS desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) – Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.