Registered Nurse; RN Radiology RN Outpatient Pavilion Job Oak Lawn area,Illinois USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Radiology RN Outpatient Pavilion 0.7 days

Department

36310 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Radiology Nursing

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours per week

Schedule Details / Additional Information

8, 10 and 12‑hour day shifts based on unit needs. Mon‑Fri, and occasional 8‑hour Saturday shift working with an awesome team in CT, MRI and Nuc Med outpatient pavilion. RN will also work in main CT department with cardiac CT exam patients. 56 hours scheduled per pay period.

Pay Range

$38.20 – $57.30

Major Responsibilities

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.

Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health‑care team members to coordinate patient‑centered care.

Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.

Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence‑based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.

Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.

Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among health‑care team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.

Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.

Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.

Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.

Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education Required

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.

Experience Required

Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care and the ability to view clinical…