Registered Nurse, Diagnostic Imaging

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!OrganizationSMF-Sutter Med Foundation- CentralPosition OverviewThe position provides direct and indirect patient care to diagnostic imaging patients and their families utilizing the nursing processes of comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and ongoing evaluation. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.Diagnostic Imaging Departments consists of facilities within outpatient imaging centers. These areas include Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Neuro-Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine, Positive Emission Tomography (PET), Mammography, Breast Ultrasound Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR). Some Departments have Interventional Suites and Ultrasound procedure rooms.Performs all the duties of the lower levels. In addition, meets specific affiliate or collective bargaining agreement requirements outlined for this level.EducationJob Description:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Certification & LicensureRN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderTypical Experience2 years recent relevant experience.Skills And KnowledgeKnowledge of current trends in nursing.Commitment to excellence in patient care.Effective interpersonal skills.Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.Adapts to change in a positive, professional, and productive manner.Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.Basic computer skills.Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.Experience working with ALL age groups.Cardiac Imaging knowledgeAbility to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.Department Required Skills And KnowledgeAll Imaging NursesContact ordering providers to temporarily discontinue medications for modality-specific proceduresResponsible for prepping patients (NM, CT, Anesthesia and Fluoro) – check meds, and contraindications for testingNote when diagnoses do not support medical necessity, this may include but not limited to coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) studies, cardiac studies in MRI, Nuc Med, or CT, pacemaker studies, anesthesia needAdministering adjunct medications for all modality testingAbility to support difficult IV starts, port access, pediatric IV skill setResponsible for adverse reactions to meds and contrastResponsible for care of patients and staff who injure themselves on or near premisesInserting, maintaining, and removing intravenous lines for safe medication and contrast dye deliveryReviewing allergies, patient history, and physical assessment findings with the patient and medical team prior to surgeryEducating patients and family members on pre and post-operative plans and proceduresAssisting radiologists during neurological and vascular angiography (setting up supplies, passing guide wires and catheters, preparing sterile trays and equipment, handing over instruments and supplies, etc.)Monitoring for and addressing intraoperative complications (oversedation, cardiac arrhythmia, respiratorydecompensation, acid/base imbalance, etc.)Responsible for maintaining crash cart meds and equipment, gas induction equipment (where used), and O2 suppliesEmergency management and disaster response for the rapid response teamJob ShiftDaysSchedulePer Diem/CasualShift Hours8Days Of The WeekFriday, MondayWeekend RequirementsNoneBenefitsNoUnionsNoPosition StatusNon-ExemptWeekly Hours0Employee StatusPer Diem/CasualEmployees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $75.49 to $98.88 / hourThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.