REGISTERED NURSE - RADIOLOGY in Conway, South Carolina at Conway Medical Center

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide care of the patients in the Radiology Department and will be responsible for performing procedures such as but not limited; start or check peripheral IV’s, assess injectable ports prior to contrast administration, administer medications, monitor vital signs, suction patients, insert foleys and help patients with their personal needs. The RN will be responsible for informing the technologist or radiologist of any unusual patient need. The RN will perform specialized nursing duties such as administering IV moderate sedation or analgesia during special procedures and closely monitoring patients with cardiac/pulse oximeters. The RN will care for patients transported from intensive care, patients in emergency situations, pediatric patients and/or others needing moderate sedation as well teach patients and families about their tests and what to expect during and after test and orient new nurses to the Radiology Department.

All organizational staff, including this position, are specifically required as a condition of continued employment to make advance preparations for their families and pets in the event of weather emergencies such as Hurricanes and flooding threats. Any staff member can be determined as essential staff required to report to the facility during these events. In many cases this means reporting and sleeping at the facility before, during and after a weather emergency. By signing this job description, the staff member accepts this responsibility of readiness to report to work during any designated emergency staffing situation. CMC staff members operate as one team meeting the healthcare needs of our communities, thus this position will on occasion complete other duties as assigned beyond those designated in this primary job description which may include “float” coverage at an alternate facility, department or assignment.

Education:

• Associates’ degree (ASN) in Nursing required.
• Bachelors’ degree (BSN) in Nursing preferred.

Experience:

• Two (2) years acute care experience required.
• One (1) year Radiology experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current South Carolina (or compact state) licensure as RN (SCLLR) in good standing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• ACLS certification required.
• Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN) by the Radiologic Nursing Certification Board (RNCB) preferred.
• PALS certification preferred.

Special Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with co-workers, nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
• Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in emergency situations.