Registered Nurse Radiology

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• Job Summary and Qualifications
• Under the indirect supervision of the Director of Imaging Services and according to unit and hospital policies and procedures, the registered nurse - radiology performs nursing functions for patients in the radiology department.

This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care. The RN works closely with all other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional care and efficient completion of both diagnostic and interventional studies while promoting optimal unit operations. The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. The RN is responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the RN works collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. In addition, the RN performs a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

• What you will do:
• + •Provides direct nursing care for radiology patients including pre-procedure, intra-procedure and post procedure assessment, monitoring and education.
• + •Monitors patient condition pre, intra and post procedure.

Responds to and reports changes in patient condition to the physician.

• + •Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care and revise plan by the patient's response to treatment.

Evaluate plan regularly for effectiveness.

• + •Communicates appropriately and clearly to House Supervisor, Charge Nurse and Physician.
• + •Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients per policy.

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• + •Consults other departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• + •Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• + •Documents findings and communicates all pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• + •Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in the development, evaluation, and revision of the plan of care as appropriate to meet the patient's needs and goals.
• + •Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
• + •Assists healthcare team members in the understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
• + •Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating age-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
• + •Maintains patient confidentiality.

Maintains standard precautions. Maintains all necessary documentation.

• + •Administers medications and completes treatments according to hospital policy and within age-specific parameters.
• + •Facilitates discharge plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
• + •Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient care equipment.
• + •Coordinates response of the interdisciplinary team to emergency situations.
• What qualifications you will need:
• + •Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date•+ •Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date(RN) Registered Nurse•+ •Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma No Travel Required•+ •1 years experience Required Years of Experience•+ •Prefers 2 years in critical care or procedural area•+ •Prefers PALS certification•Benefits•Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include: +

• Comprehensive benefits
• for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services + Wellbeing support, including
• free counseling
• and referral services +
• Time away from work
• programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence +
• Savings and retirement resources
• , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling +
• Education
• support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing +
• Additional benefits
• for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

• Note:

• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Heart Hospital of Austin (https://austinheart.com/) , a proud member of St. David's HealthCare, stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms—three of which are hybrid—alongside three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive track record as a 12-year recipient of Merative's (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from Healthgrades as Texas's No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. _"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder_

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