RN - Registered Nurse - Radiology

Job Summary
Radiology is a dynamic and growing field within healthcare right now.

From cutting edge tech and the integration of machine learning the future of Radiology is teeming with possibilities!

Learn more about our patient-centric care and let us know that that you are interest in a future with Geisinger’s Radiology team.
Job Duties
The RN in Radiology is responsible for assessment, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing patient assessment, patient and family teaching and triage.

A typical schedule is full- time, 36 hours weekly, (3) 12-hour shifts. Flexible work week allowing for more work life balance!

At least one (1) year of RN work experience is required.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Position Details
Responsible for all aspects of Radiology nursing; including assessment, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing patient assessment, patient and family teaching and triage. Provides primary clinical support to the provider and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patients condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the electronic medical record to ensure continuity and care.

Provides nursing care in Radiology as they relate to patient care, imaging and interventional procedures.
Administers medications and treatments according to policy and procedure.
Assesses patient responses to medications and testing per protocols and document information in medical record.
Assures all necessary paperwork and information is present for procedures.
Prepares patients for procedures, including reviewing history and medication list, etc.
Assesses patients’ physical status as well as their understanding of the procedure.
Provides patient and family education.
Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises care based upon patient response to interventions.
Provides Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Performs emergency procedures when necessary; transports equipment to patient’s bedside when necessary.
Starts and regulates oxygen.
Assists with patient transport as required.
Assists with therapies including assessing vitals and administering medications.
Assists with orientation of personnel and students.
Responsible for assessment of lab results prior to procedures.
Assist throughout the radiology department with nursing needs.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
About Geisinger
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.