Radiology RN | Full Time
Description
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information:
This position is Full Time working four rotating ten hour shifts weekly, covering every other weekend.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Great Culture
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
Works under the supervision of the physicians and management team to care for patients within the Radiology and CCIR departments; completes medication reconciliation on patients undergoing contrast or invasive procedures; communicates with physicians regarding patient conditions, needs, and care plans; assists physicians and technologists with invasive procedures as requested.
Required Education:
Formal LVN or RN Nursing Education
Formal LVN or RN Nursing Education
Preferred Education:
Bachelors of Science (BSN) in Nursing
Required Skills:
1. Strong organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision-making and patient care skills.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation protection and safety standards.
3. Excellent veni-puncture skills.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Ability to determine when physician intervention is necessary.
6. Ability to prepare and recover patient pre, intra, and post-procedure in Radiology and CCIR departments.
7. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
RN or LVN License
ACLS and PALS CPR
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
BSN with CRN designation
BSN with CRN designation
Required Experience:
One year experience as a critical care or Interventional Radiology nurse
One year experience as a critical care or Interventional Radiology nurse
Preferred Experience:
Greater than two years’ experience as a critical care or Interventional Radiology nurse