RN - Radiology

• Area of Interest: Nursing

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Radiology Administration

• Shift: Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

• Job ID: 185772

Overview

The Radiology Nurse is responsible for working within the established guidelines of the Imaging Services as assigned. The Radiology Nurse is expected to understand and support the Mission and Vision of St. Luke's Hospital. As a professional, the Radiology Nurse is responsible for carrying out the philosophy and objectives established by the Board of Directors and the Management team. Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the technical performance of radiology procedures, solving practical and analytical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Monitors the critically ill patient or the patient requiring special care during his/her stay in radiology.

Initiates orders and administers medications needed prior to and during radiologic procedures.

Understands and adheres to all safety practices (ALARA) while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to unnecessary ionizing radiation.

Performs patient care functions as required and within the scope of practice.

Demonstrates effective communication and safe hand-offs.

Provides educational opportunities for patients, families and other healthcare team members.

Care Coordination

Assures continuity of clinical care to both inpatients and outpatients requiring radiology services.

Coordinates the effective handling of emergencies arising from contrast media reactions, seizures, cardiac or respiratory arrest and other medical problems that occur in the Imaging Services Department.

Participates in care coordination of the patient across the continuum and collaborates with the patient/family to anticipate steps needed to ensure safe transitions in care.

Departmental Support

Assists in nursing student and radiographer student clinical and/or didactic instruction as necessary.

Supports the School of Radiology educational process and communicates with faculty on student-related progress and issues.

Supports evidence-based clinical practice and questions the rationale and scientific basis for clinical practice and/or changes in practice.

Provides professional nursing practice through compliance with established department routines, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain RN licensure issued by the Iowa Board of Nursing.

• A minimum of 1 year of RN experience is required.

• Must be able to successfully complete basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedures in the administration of medication therapy and the operation of specialized equipment

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.