RN - Radiology

Clinical Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Radiology Duration: 9 months Shift: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Hours per Shift: 7.5 Experience: Minimum 2 years of ambulatory outpatient and radiation safety experience, 2 years RN experience, 1 year travel experience for travel positions License: Client RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: EPIC experience highly preferred

Description: The Clinical Nurse provides safe and competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating the principles of a professional practice model and through the application of the nursing process. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care. Educates patients and caregivers about their plan of care, health promotion, and disease prevention. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the interdisciplinary care team. Manages assignments effectively and demonstrates resource allocation. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members with concerns. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care and identifies opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice activities, and nursing research studies. Implements principles of high reliability to identify potential safety hazards. Uses documentation to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with management to ensure supplies are utilized appropriately and inventory is sufficient. Documents nursing practices in compliance with care standards. Facilitates patient throughput effectively. Contributes to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues and patients. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice. Projects a professional image and communicates with respect and empathy. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Participates in shared decision-making through nursing department committees and unit initiatives.