RN Radiology (Full Time, Days)

Job Summary

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Supports and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Manager/Director.

Job Specific Duties

• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition to the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to ensure safe, efficient care, and facilitate patient flow.
• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing the knowledge of age specific criteria and chief complaint. Engages in patient/parent teaching before, during, and after the procedure.
• Maintains dignity and confidentiality of the patient and serves as a patient advocate.
• Prepares and plans for patients with a sedation/anesthesia history, reviews patient’s medical records, prior medications administered, reactions to sedation/anesthesia and all pertinent information.
• Anticipates and prepares for complications arising from sedation medications/procedures.
• Evaluates patient’s response to sedation/anesthesia, monitors and recovers the patient according to the hospital policy, and communicates findings to other team members as needed.
• Confirms appointment 1-3 days prior to procedure and obtains medical, sedation & procedure history, and current medications. Provides procedure/discharge instructions and documents in (EMR).
• Independently accesses patient EMR according to hospital policy. Completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s EMR.
• Obtains consents as needed for procedures.
• Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health related needs (disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care).
• Follows physician’s orders and administers medications as directed. Adheres to the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing thorough hand-offs and infection prevention measures.
• Initiates intravenous access and places urinary catheters as per hospital policy.
• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls from surface, and reduction of pain.
• Ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on an absence of infections, secure of Endotracheal tubes when applicable, and observance of skin integrity to prevent skin breakdown.