About this role
Medical Imaging RN - Per Diem*
*IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Manages individualized, goal-directed, professional nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
License Required:
* Current RN - Nevada State Board of Nursing License.
Certification Required:
* BLS Certification. * ACLS Certification.
Minimum Work Experience
* Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills. * Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team. * Must show Initiative, maturity, and effectiveness in dealing with people.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Patient Care
* Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. * Obtains medical history and documents clearly in the patient record. * Reviews findings with the Radiologist on duty as necessary. * Performs systems assess1nent at designated and appropriate intervals on all assigned patients. * Verification of patient identity. * Verification of patient's allergies, NPO status and whether the patient has voided. * Verification of procedure, procedure site, radiologist and consents. * Assesses psychological status, including level of understanding, perception of procedure and anxiety level. * Assesses pain level on all patients on Initial assessment including: location, severity, intensity, and quality, and reevaluates in response to interventions. * Collaborates with radiologist and technologist to ensure an optimal procedure.
Treatment Plan
* Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care In collaboration with each patient. * Develops patient/family teaching and discharge plan, ensuring patient/family is adequately informed of post procedure Instructions. * Follows procedures/preferences for radiologist's interventions. * Communicates with and keeps family informed. * Performs a follow-up phone call within 72 hours of interventional procedures.
Judgment
* Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to initiate appropriate nursing actions, based on assessment findings, for the care of the patient. * Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications. * Demonstrates safe administration and knowledge of medications including: action, dose, and side effects. * Observes 5 R's for administering medications: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, and right time. * Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration. * Initiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures. * Administers Moderate Sedation under the direct supervision of the Radiologist on duty per hospital policy and procedure. * Identifies priorities and executes nursing care accordingly. * Provides emotional support and comfort measures. * Applies and monitors principles of aseptic technique throughout the interventional procedure. * Ensures safe transfer/transport of patient at all times.
Documentation
* Maintains up-to-date accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the health care team, to ensure quality care. * Nursing assessment is complete and accurate. * Medication administration record must reflect full signature and title of nurse administering medication, time given, reason for omission, and site for injection (if applicable). * Demonstrates proper documentation of narcotics; ensures all wastage is witnessed. * Accurately and promptly documents unusual occurrences noted and actions taken. * AH areas of nursing record are complete.
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Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis. Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.