Registered Nurse - Radiology

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mount Vernon Worker Type: PRN3 Job Highlights RN – Radiology (PRN) SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mount Vernon Shift times: Vary by day; most shifts between 06:30–14:30 or 06:30–16:30 Commitment: 4 shifts per month Holiday requirement: 1 holiday Weekends: None On call: None at this time Experience Preferred: Cardiology, CSU, or ICU Pay Range: $32.77 - $52.43 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Job Summary Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Responsibilities Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s) by systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate with the patient, family, and significant other(s) to facilitate the development of the care plan unique to the patient’s care needs. Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes. Develops assessment and management strategies based on a consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of actual or potential illness and each patient’s physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure status. Utilizes leadership skills by coordinating and collaborating with the patient, family, significant other(s), communities, and members of the interprofessional team in assessing needs, setting goals, planning interventions, providing care, and evaluating outcomes. Utilizes effective communication to participate with the patient, family, significant other(s), and other health care providers in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources. Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote comfort. Fosters a healthy work environment within the practice setting and profession by serving as a mentor and role model for nursing colleagues, students, and others. Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Experience No experience required. Physical Requirements Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. Required Professional Licenses and Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Certified Medical‑Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) – Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) Certified Medical‑Surgical RN (CMSRN) – American Association of Critical‑Care Nurses (AACN) Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) – Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Certified Oncology Nurse – Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Medical‑Surgical Nurse‑Board Certified (RN‑BC) – American Association of Critical‑Care Nurses (AACN) Medical‑Surgical Nursing Certification (RN‑BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Orthopedic Nurse Certified (ONC) – Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) – American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) Vascular Access Certification (VA‑BC) – Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave – one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options – voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage – we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. EEO Statement SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr