Registered Nurse (7A-4P)

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review the charts of patients undergoing an imaging procedure and reports pertinent history, labs, allergies, and other pertinent medical history/values to the attending radiologist.  
• Assists with scheduling image guided procedures.  
• Place IVs in any and all modalities, draw for laboratory tests, look up results on imaging procedure patients and report them to the attending radiologist.  
• Place urinary catheters when needed for imaging procedures.  
• Documents baseline vitals prior to imaging procedures.  
• Monitor cardiac stress patients when necessary.  
• Monitor and document condition of pre and post-procedure patients.  
• Makes confirmation calls to patients pre-procedure and follow-up calls to patients post-procedure.  
• Assists with transport and hand-off communication  

Requirements

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.    
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.    
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.    
• Is willing to receive constructive feedback to enhance self-improvement.    
• Completes work within designated time.    
• Attends and participates on hospital committees, as appropriate.    
• Wears required identification while on duty.    
• Does not avoid challenging tasks.    
• Assists in the training of students, co-workers or other personnel.    
• Relays important information to other staff/shifts to maintain consistency in operations.    
• Understands how to utilize the grievance process to resolve concerns.    

Language Skills

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.    

Computer Skills

• Demonstrates basic computer skills and knowledge consistent with the needs of their department.    

Safety/Environment

• Knows the limitations of their license/certifications and does not practice outside these limitations.  
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and department  
• Responsible for the safe handling of equipment as well as maintaining safety for themselves.  
• Knows the proper procedure for calling codes and the proper response for each code according to department protocol (i.e. fire, lock down, infant abduction, bomb threat, etc.)  
• Knows the proper procedure for reporting incidents involving the patient, visitor or employee.   
• Knows where to find MSDS information when needed.  
• Is aware of hazards and hazardous materials and how to maintain a safe environment.