Registered Nurse (RN) - Imaging

Hellertown, PA 18055

Posted: 07/19/2024 Employment Type: Permanent Profession: RN Job Number: 103566 Pay Rate: $43/hr - $55/hr Specialty: IR

Job Description

Registered Nurse – Imaging, Interventional Radiology
$18,000 Sign-on Bonus!

A highly reputable, and progressive healthcare system that is seeking career-focused Registered Nurses to join their Imaging Department within two of their multiple acute care hospitals in the region!

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Interventional Radiology – OR - Critical Care RN who is interested in expanding their skills and experience within IR, while working for an organization that has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" for 23 consecutive years!

This is a PERMANENT career opportunity, where you will be employed directly by the health network, this is not a staffing / temporary nursing assignment.

Responsibilities:
  • Assesses patients prior to their procedures by studying patient medical histories, reviewing patient history and Lab values and speaking with both patients and physicians.
  • Administers conscious sedation per hospital policy.
  • Helps patients understand procedures and acts as a liaison between patients, nursing staff and physicians.
  • Provides proper patient care, comfort and always understanding.
  • Communicate with the patient's physician and change in status, medications given, and intervention taken.
  • Discharge patient from interventional per Aldrete score/Anesthesia guidelines.
  • Inputs all LDA lines in EPIC and documents implanted supply has been exported into patient charting.
  • Assists the radiologist in various radiology procedures by prepping patients prior to the procedure through explanation of the process, checking vital signs, and administering medication.
  • Provide care for patients undergoing imaging procedures.
  • Provide nursing services and assist in carrying out Physician orders, respond and report to attending/radiologist and any changes in condition, oversee medication distribution, chart medications, distribute counts/narcotics, and respond to emergencies.
  • Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safely and the safety of others.
  • Assists in the education and training of new employees, students and other ancillary personnel.

Compensation: $43/hr - $55/hr
***Compensation is based on years of experience as a Registered Nurse
  • $18,000 Sign On Bonus!
  • Extensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off + Holidays
  • MANY opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift
  • Monday – Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, OR…
  • They are also open to considering an alternative schedule of (4) 10hr days/wk
    MINIMAL on-call rotation
Qualifications:
  • PA Licensed RN
  • 3 years RN experience in the Emergency Department (ED) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within an acute care setting.
  • Minimum 1-year experience as an RN in Critical Care or Emergency Department
  • Interventional Radiology (IR) RN experience would be ideal.
  • Open to Critical Care RNs looking to expand their nursing skills.
  • COVID and Flu vaccinations required.
  • ASN required, BSN preferred
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 90 days of hire
  • PALS within 90 days of hire
Registered Nurse – Imaging, Interventional Radiology
 
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