Clinical RN or GN w/Permit

Position Summary

Provides nursing care for patients requiring radiological services; assesses patient condition; assists radiologists, physicians and department staff.# Performs such duties that will maintain and improve the quality of patient#care; recommends policy#procedures and performs PI and risk management activities related to the radiology departmental patient care.

Participates in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

A. Education:Currently licensed in the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred. B. Training and Experience:

1. Current BLS certifications required through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
2. Successful completion of hospital and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire required.
3. Complete the Customer Service course within 3 months of hire required.
4. One year of RN experience in critical care setting preferred.
5. ACLS and/or PALS within 3 months of hire or transfer to department.
6. Moderate sedation competency completed within 3 months of hire or transfer to department.
7. Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to department a. Special Procedure RN Competency b. Nuclear Medicine RN Competency c. MRI RN Competency # C. Job Knowledge:Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing procedures including IV therapy and patient care monitoring devices. Performance improvement and adult education principles helpful. # Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions: A. Occasionally required to lift and position patients for procedures. B. Job has the potential for exposure to infectious diseases and radiation.