Radiology RN
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Health - 602 W University Ave ,

RN Rad Gen

Location: Urbana, Illinois Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day Schedule: 4 day shifts, 9-hour day shifts (varied); 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week Employment Type: Clinical nursing

Role Overview

We are seeking a professional, compassionate Radiology (MRI) Registered Nurse (RN) with excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills. The nurse provides patient education and preparation for imaging and/or procedures, collaborates with inpatient and ambulatory physicians and nurses, and works at a Magnet-designated hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing responsibilities within the scope of the service, including initial patient assessment, plan of care development and modification, and documentation.
• Manage patient care during moderate sedation and Phase I/II anesthesia recovery.
• Recognize and respond to adverse or allergic reactions and changes in patient status.
• Take responsibility for patient, visitor, employee, and environmental safety, and report safety events, including near misses, immediately.
• Participate in QA/QC programs and aid in the annual review of department policies and protocols.
• May perform duties of Charge RN/Supervisor or Imaging Coordinator in their absence.
• Assist in instructing students and new staff and serve as a technical resource for staff, management, and physicians.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing)
• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Interventional Radiology experience (1 year)
• Interventional Radiology experience within the last year
• Radiology experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association

Work Environment and Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Cross-training opportunities
• Minimal on-call shifts
• Holiday rotations