Radiology Special Procedures RN in Bluffton, SC

RN Special Procedures

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Job Summary and Qualifications 

The nurse is an integral part of the Radiology Team. The major goal of the Radiology nurse is to provide exceptional quality nursing care to outpatients and inpatients in the radiology department. The TMC RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols already developed for the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Assesses plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after the invasive procedures. 

• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing the invasive procedures. 

• Assists Radiologists during examinations and procedures. 

• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. 

• Instructs and educates patients and families. 

• Provides age appropriate and culturally appropriate care. 

• Orients and mentors new staff members. 

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

• Follows hospital policies around administration of sedation meds in compliance with competencies and licensure. 

Under the general supervision of a physician or a radiologist, the incumbent is responsible for assessing the nursing needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients in the imaging department according to nursing and medical imaging department philosophy, goals, policies and procedures. Proper nursing standards are to be practiced as well as assist in the education program for staffing needs.

What qualifications you will need: 

• Current unencumbered South Carolina or Multistate Compact Registered Nurse License required
• BLS-Healthcare Provider on hire (American Heart Association) required 
• ACLS on hire required
• NIH on hire- or within 90 days of transfer or new hire required
• Graduate of a NLN accredited school of nursing required
• 3-5 years of Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Interventional Radiology nursing experience strongly preferred

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 
• Wellbeing support, including  free counseling and referral services 
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence 
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling 
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing 
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts 

Learn more about Employee Benefits 

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 

Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital and HCA HealthCare Summerville Hospital and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.

We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Special Procedures opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.