Per Diem RN II - Medical Imaging - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus

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 instructionsAEB: 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 needsIV skills, venipuncture

Catheterization skillEKG monitoringAEB: 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 applicableAEB:
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 schedulingAEB: 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 standardsAEB:
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 educationAEB: chart audits, demonstration, complaint tracking

Human Resources:
Responsible for personal growth and career development. Includes but is…