Per Diem RN II- Medical Imaging - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus; Fort Bend, Bay Area

Position: Per Diem RN II- Medical Imaging - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus (Travel to Fort Bend, Bay Area
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic,  part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties.

Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind  Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Per Diem RN in Medical Imaging is responsible for providing direct patient care by applying special clinical nursing knowledge and skills related to the Medical Imaging setting. He or she will strive to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide direct patient care for patients undergoing procedures in the imaging suite such as CT, MR, US, Radiography, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Cardi Lab where applicable.
Assist physicians and technologists with patient preparation for procedures
Assists during procedures
Gather information. Responsible for appropriate labeling, handling, delivering and tracking of specimens from collection to reporting.
Provide health education information. Provide post procedure instructions.

AEB: skill demonstration, observation, document audits, attendance at educational in services
Care of patients: performs technical and supportive patient care skills including, but not limited to:
Waived testing
Respiratory care
Medical emergency response
Safe and effective medication administration
Prioritization of urgent patient care needs
IV skills, venipuncture
Catheterization skill
EKG monitoring

AEB: skill demonstration, observation, attendance at educational in services and log audits
Infection control:
Provides environment to prevent and control the spread of disease within the clinical setting. Includes, but is not limited to:
Handwashing
Aseptic technique
Sterile technique
Care, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments as applicable

AEB:
Adherence to EHS standards
Management of Information:
Accurately documents and communicates to appropriate care providers. Includes, but is not limited to:
Confidentiality
Documentation
Clerical duties
Release of Information
Triage and telephone message taking
Computer use
Follows test results reporting policies and procedures to include obtaining, interpreting and communication of results to providers and patients as applicable.
Appointment scheduling

AEB: chart audits, documentation review and appointment accuracy
Environment of Care:
Assists with maintenance of equipment, supplies and environment. Including, but not limited to:
Orders supplies
Maintains equipment to include departmental crash cart according to established clinic guidelines
Adheres to Clinic safety standards for employees, patients, and visitors
Identifies and reports potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and maintains a safe patient environment
Supports initiatives related to OSHA and accreditation standards

AEB:
Physical survey of exam rooms. Maintenance of cleaning logs. Survey for non-functional equipment. Observation, skills demonstration. Attends quarterly EHS education
Patient Rights and Responsibilities: practices positive guest and peer relations. Supports and respects patient rights. Includes, but is not limited to:
Advanced Directives
Informed consent
Complaint resolution
Post-procedure patient education

AEB: chart audits, demonstration, complaint tracking
Human Resources:
Responsible for personal growth and career development. Includes but is not limited to:
Maintaining licensure and certifications
Annual competency assessment
Teamwork
Effective communication

AEB:
Attends education offerings/meetings appropriate to duties and responsibilities. Over 10 programs or in services=3, 8-10 programs or in services=2,
Timely license renewal (-1 if not renewed timely)
Performance Improvement: participates in organizational improvement. Includes, but is not limited to:
Performance Improvement plans
Utilization of PDSA model

AEB:
Identifies and communicates problem prone areas to supervisor. Contributes improvement ideas and audits of logs. May take lead on implementation of solutions, projects or pilots.
Participation in PI initiatives
Familiar with specifics related to MR, CT, US, radiography, nuclear medicine, cardilab, and needle biopsies Cognizant of radiation hazards and safe practices.
AEB:
Observation in work area, inservice attendance

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an approved RN nursing program
Current and valid RN license
Current BLS through American…