Radiology Nurse

Radiology Nurse - Full time Day

Capital Health (US) is a five‑time Magnet‑Recognized health system for nursing excellence and serves two hospitals. It invests in advanced technology, highly skilled physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver progressive, quality patient care across the region.

Pay Range: $43.90 - $65.86

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

• Delivers quality nursing care to meet the health, physical, emotional, and educational needs of a patient undergoing a diagnostic or minor radiologic procedure.
• Plans and provides individualized comfort measures, scientifically based and innovative.
• Assesses patient condition and status by interviewing, performing physical examination, and continuously monitoring the patient’s condition and ability to tolerate the diagnostic exam.
• Reviews medical history and records, addressing any potential problems prior to testing and discussing all concerns with the physician before, during, and after the diagnostic exam/procedure.
• Facilitates communication of information to all members of the health team.
• Assists patients and families to understand the current diagnostic exam and alternatives when appropriate.
• Provides information and interpretation of the patient’s condition and offers coping mechanisms.
• Assess how much information a patient wants and needs using a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to comprehend the given information.
• Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient’s ability to continue with all ADL’s after their exam.
• Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation during all aspects of testing.
• Collaborates with radiologist, administrative director, and modality staff to discuss alternatives to care in preparation for the diagnostic exam.
• Develops an individualized teaching plan independently, incorporating aspects of cultural diversity specific to the patient as required.
• Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age‑specific healthcare needs.
• Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of clinical changes, interventions, and outcomes.
• Administers medications accurately and safely, documenting patient records according to nursing process, ANA Code for Nurses, and Capital Health System standards.
• Performs, teaches, and demonstrates technical skills specific to diagnostic services.
• Proactively identifies issues related to patient education for medication management.
• Participates in unit‑based chart review and performance improvement activities related to documentation, complications, and other clinical outcomes.
• Facilitates appropriate response from other health team members using clear and convincing rationale.
• Evaluates quality and appropriateness of care, identifies problems, and initiates documentation of improvement of care.
• Advocates on behalf of patient while leading the response or treatment needed to meet the patient’s needs.
• Participates in evaluation of unit standards of care and identification of actual or potential problems.
• Follows established policies and procedures for attendance, punctuality, and continuing education.
• Utilizes non‑productive time efficiently and has not received any disciplinary action related to non‑productive time.
• Performs other duties as assigned and shows willingness to adapt to changing department demands. Participates in unit and hospital committees.

• Medical Plan
• Prescription Drug Coverage & In‑House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time‑Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

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