Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

% of Time

(annually)

Clinical Excellence

-Performs procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages and is expected to be the expert in the nursing processes of the Diagnostic and Treatment Services.

-Practices nursing within the scope of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse licensure
-Oversees and performs thorough and accurate patient assessments to evaluate patient status, analyzes finding and reports significant observations appropriately, enhances family communication
-Administers medications/conscious sedation safely and effectively following UPH and department policies
-Follows and oversees Joint Commission patient safety goals as well as quality throughout procedures
-Demonstrates competency in caring for critically ill patients functioning independently and competently in code blue situations
-Controls narcotics and supplies utilizing appropriate documentation
-Sets up and uses equipment to obtain cardiac output, contrast injection, temporary pacemaker insertion, monitoring equipment, and oxygen saturation during procedures
-Performs venipuncture and insertion of venous catheters
-Perform nursing tasks in the Radiology Department, IR, and nursing floors
-Performs daily inspections such as refrigerator temperature, crash cart, defibrillator, whole blood oximeter, contrast warmer temperature, narcotics log as appropriate
-Functions as circulating tech
-Functions as scrub assistant during procedures

-Assumes responsibility for assuring efficient, thorough, and effective interventional case flow in the Medical Imaging Department

-Educate as necessary and maintain knowledge of moderate sedation guidelines
-Assists in scheduling of interventional cases between IR, CT, General Diagnostic, and Sono
-Coordinates daily flow of interventional cases between IR, CT, General Diagnostic, and Sono
-Coordinates RN resources to holding room, CT, IR, MRI, General Diagnostic, Sono and Nuclear Medicine as dictated by case load.

80%

Patient Education

-Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's/family's age specific needs.

-Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
-Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
-Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
-Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
-Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members.

10 %

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

-Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

-Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

-Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

-Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

-Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

-Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.  Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

10%

Minimum Requirements

Preferred or Specialized

Education:

Associate’s Degree in the field of nursing required.

Bachelor’s Degree in the field of nursing preferred.

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse required.

At least 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Registered Nurse in the State of IL

CPR Certification

ACLS required within 60 days of start date

PALS Certification with 6 months of start date