Registered Nurse PRN

Registered Nurse

Join an energetic, patient-focused team! Advanced Medical Imaging is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a PRN position at our outpatient imaging center located in Kokomo. This position will be utilized for contrast exams on days when the radiologist is working remotely. Looking for someone to work on an as needed basis.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, Clinical Manager, or Clinical Director, the Registered Nurse:

• Is a highly-skilled clinician utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to patient care service delivery.
• Manages care at a highly-developed skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians, & other members of the health care team.
• Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates with Imaging Center staff to facilitate timely patient care.
• Exercises sound judgment and recognizes point/need to escalate issues or concerns.
• Competently assists with assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care.
• Identifies patients and assists technologists with patient preparation and positioning.
• Prepares patient for procedure by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
• Provides optimal patient care by explaining procedure to patient and answering questions.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Competently prepares, measures, and delivers oral contrast to patients under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner.
• Monitors and records the physiological condition of patients.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, treatment area, equipment, and supplies.
• Serves, manages, and supports internal and external customers.
• Follows established Safety Standards to ensure safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when own work load/area allows.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the test, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL (Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year as an RN in a clinical setting

Education:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited RN program.

License/Certification Requirements:

Must meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which they practice. BLS certification required within 60 days of hire. ACLS certification may be required.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
• Ability to manage medical emergencies and contrast reactions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.

Our outpatient imaging center offers competitive salary and benefits. Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required. If qualified, please apply today for immediate consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer.