Imaging - Registered Nurse

Description

Cameron Memorial Community Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.

DEPARTMENT: Imaging

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse - Imaging

SHIFT: FTE 0.5, Part-Time, Day Shift

BENEFITS: Eligible

COMPETITIVE PAY:

• SHIFT PREMIUMS
• WEEKEND PREMIUMS

Summary/Objective

Provides nursing care for assigned group of patients utilizing the Nursing Process.

Essential Functions

• Starts IVs and collects blood samples for lab work.
• Accesses PICC lines and P01is.
• Check lab results for GFR pre-contrast as indicated.
• Administer IV hydration pre and post contrast exams as ordered.
• Administer Albumin post paracentesis as ordered.
• Monitor patients post thoracentesis
• Perform urinary bladder catheterization as needed
• Maintain emergency drug boxes
• Perform and train others in check off procedure for emergency crash cart.
• Call patients to give instructions and exam preparation education.
• Follow up with patients post care (extravasations, contrast reactions, etc.).
• Demonstrates use of the nursing process (assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in providing patient care and prioritizing delivery of care.
• Demonstrates proficiency of Pyxis and electronic health record system.
• Charts on appropriate forms in clear, concise manner, using correct spelling, accepted medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Administers medication and treatments proficiently.
• Verify patient charges are accurate.
• Documentation complete and accurate; order matches documentation.
• Demonstrates support of colleagues and administration.
• Follow Standard Precaution guidelines.
• Effectively communicates with physicians and staff.
• Delegates tasks to be performed to appropriate personnel.
• Attends at least one continuing education offerings per year.

Qualifications

Experience

• Prior hospital nursing role preferred but not required

Skills/Competencies

• Strong analytical and organizational skills to prepare and maintain various documentation/reports in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills promoting teamwork and group achievement as well as one on one communication with patients

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Licenses 

• Current RN license in the State of Indiana.
• ACLS certification and successful completion of basic arrhythmia class within 1 year from date of hire.

Certifications 

• CPR certification within 6 months from date of hire.