Outpatient Imaging - Radiology Nurse LPN/RN - FT

Description

UVA Imaging is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, compassionate individual who is a strong communicator to join an energetic, patient-focused team! Are you passionate about patient care? Do you love interacting with people? Come and join our team as an LPN/RN to work the Full-Time Flex, second shift Monday through Friday at our Outpatient Center located in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia is centrally located near Mountains and the Beach. We enjoy 8 paid holidays with no midnight shifts or call. This position supports a dedicated Team to provide care to our patients. We invite you to join a highly successful Imaging Center and become part of a positive, patient focused team! Apply for immediate consideration! 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Independent Practitioner, the LPN:

• Is responsible for providing nursing care as directed by physicians and registered nurses.
• Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Identifies patients and assists technologists with patient preparation and positioning.
• Collaborates with Imaging Center staff to facilitate timely patient care.
• Assumes leadership role in absence of Nursing Supervisor, as assigned.
• Prepares patient for procedure by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
• Provides optimal patient care by explaining procedure to patient and answering questions.
• Assists with assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care.
• Follows established Safety Standards to ensure safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Performs quality assurance checks on equipment.
• Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when own work load/area allows.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, treatment area, equipment, and supplies.
• Monitors and records the physiological condition of patients.
• Assists with discharge planning and teaching.
• Functions as liaison with primary care departments.
• As required, instructs students and residents, and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
• Serves, manages, and supports internal and external customers.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the process, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL ( Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, & center-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year as a LPN in a clinical setting

EDUCATION:

• Must be a graduate of an approved LPN program.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which they practice. BLS certification required within 60 days of hire.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and multitask under the direction of a RN or licensed independent practitioner.
• Ability to manage medical emergencies and/or contrast reactions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner.
• Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.

LANGUAGE SKILLS/REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to successfully write reports, business correspondence, and policy.
• Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, clients, vendors, and the general