Provide comprehensive patient care before, during, and after radiologic and interventional procedures. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring radiation safety and Joint Commission standards.
Requirements summary
Requires a Registered Nurse license from an accredited school with at least two years of acute hospital and pediatric experience. Mandatory certifications include BLS, with ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationEmergency ResponseElectronic Medical RecordsVital Signs MonitoringRadiation SafetyIV InsertionPediatric CareRadiologic Procedure Support
Job description
Business
Boys
Town
National
Research
Hospital
Job
Summary: In a career as a Radiology Nurse, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will Provides patient care before, during, and after radiologic procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and interventional procedures.
Schedule
On-Call
Locations:
West
Hospital
MAJOR
Responsibilities &
DUTIES: In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to complete the physical, cognitive, spiritual and psychosocial assessment of patients. Evaluates patients' health status, monitoring vital signs, and observing reactions during procedures. Preparing patients for imaging or interventional procedures, explaining procedures, and providing post-procedure care instructions. Starts IV lines, enters medication orders, and administer medications for imaging or interventional procedures as per established imaging protocols and/or physician orders. Ensures the Time Out procedure that verifies the correct patient and the correct procedures is being performed. Assists in positioning and responding to comfort/safety of the patient. Assists in imaging or interventional procedures (arthrograms, steroid injections, VCUG, etc). Escalates concerns of patient status changes to the appropriate provider. Activates the patient emergency response process when needed. Adheres to radiation safety measures to protect both the patient and the staff. Documents patient history, patient care, and treatment plans in patient record. Utilizes downtime procedures when needed. In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess patient/family understanding and response to care provided; and patient/family educational needs. The nurse redirects care as needed. Maintains "The Joint Commission" standards on an ongoing basis and assists in department responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits. Participates in department performance improvement activities. Serves on hospital or system committees as assigned. Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.
Required
QUALIFICATIONS: Registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required. Minimum of two years of experience in an acute hospital setting and pediatric experience required. CPR (BLS) certification required. ACLS certification within 6 months of transfer or hire required. PALS certification within 6 months of transfer or hire required. Prior working knowledge of using computer programs and electronic medical records required. On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required. Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Parenting resources
No cost mental health visits
Medical benefits with reduced cost visits
Pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays
401K and 401K Roth match
Boys
Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003. Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. If you don't see an opportunity that fits your experience, please apply here for general consideration. Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.
