Per Diem RN II - Medical Imaging - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus
Optum · Houston, Texas, United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
The Per Diem RN in Medical Imaging is responsible for providing direct patient care by applying special clinical nursing knowledge and skills related to the Medical Imaging setting. He or she will strive to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards.
Primary Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care for patients undergoing procedures in the imaging suite such as CT, MR, US, Radiography, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Cardi Lab where applicable Assist physicians and technologists with patient preparation for procedures Assists during procedures Gather information. Responsible for appropriate labeling, handling, delivering and tracking of specimens from collection to reporting Provide health education information. Provide post procedure instructions AEB: skill demonstration, observation, document audits, attendance at educational inservices Care of patients: performs technical and supportive patient care skills including, but not limited to: Waived testing Respiratory care Medical emergency response Safe and effective medication administration Prioritization of urgent patient care needs IV skills, venipuncture Catheterization skill EKG monitoring AEB: skill demonstration, observation, attendance at educational inservices and log audits Infection control: Provides environment to prevent and control the spread of disease within the clinical setting. Includes, but is not limited to: Handwashing Aseptic technique Sterile technique Care, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments as applicable AEB: Adherence to EHS standards Management of Information: Accurately documents and communicates to appropriate care providers. Includes, but is not limited to: Confidentiality Documentation Clerical duties Release of Information Triage and telephone message taking Computer use Follows test results reporting policies and procedures to include obtaining, interpreting and communication of results to providers and patients as applicable Appointment scheduling AEB: chart audits, documentation review and appointment accuracy Environment of Care: Assists with maintenance of equipment, supplies and environment. Including, but not limited to: Orders supplies Maintains equipment to include departmental crash cart according to established clinic guidelines Adheres to Clinic safety standards for employees, patients, and visitors Identifies and reports potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and maintains a safe patient environment Supports initiatives related to OSHA and accreditation standards AEB: Physical survey of exam rooms. Maintenance of cleaning logs. Survey for non-functional equipment. Observation, skills demonstration. Attends quarterly EHS education Patient Rights and Responsibilities: practices positive guest and peer relations. Supports and respects patient rights. Includes, but is not limited to: Advanced Directives Informed consent Complaint resolution Post-procedure patient education AEB: chart audits, demonstration, complaint tracking Human Resources: Responsible for personal growth and career development. xzbcwsv Includes but is not limited to: Maintaining licensure and certifications Annual competency assessment Teamwork Effective communication AEB: Attends education offerings/meetings appropriate to duties and responsibilities. Over 10 programs or inservices=3, 8-10 programs or inservices=2,
To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
The Per Diem RN in Medical Imaging is responsible for providing direct patient care by applying special clinical nursing knowledge and skills related to the Medical Imaging setting. He or she will strive to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards.
Primary Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care for patients undergoing procedures in the imaging suite such as CT, MR, US, Radiography, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Cardi Lab where applicable Assist physicians and technologists with patient preparation for procedures Assists during procedures Gather information. Responsible for appropriate labeling, handling, delivering and tracking of specimens from collection to reporting Provide health education information. Provide post procedure instructions AEB: skill demonstration, observation, document audits, attendance at educational inservices Care of patients: performs technical and supportive patient care skills including, but not limited to: Waived testing Respiratory care Medical emergency response Safe and effective medication administration Prioritization of urgent patient care needs IV skills, venipuncture Catheterization skill EKG monitoring AEB: skill demonstration, observation, attendance at educational inservices and log audits Infection control: Provides environment to prevent and control the spread of disease within the clinical setting. Includes, but is not limited to: Handwashing Aseptic technique Sterile technique Care, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments as applicable AEB: Adherence to EHS standards Management of Information: Accurately documents and communicates to appropriate care providers. Includes, but is not limited to: Confidentiality Documentation Clerical duties Release of Information Triage and telephone message taking Computer use Follows test results reporting policies and procedures to include obtaining, interpreting and communication of results to providers and patients as applicable Appointment scheduling AEB: chart audits, documentation review and appointment accuracy Environment of Care: Assists with maintenance of equipment, supplies and environment. Including, but not limited to: Orders supplies Maintains equipment to include departmental crash cart according to established clinic guidelines Adheres to Clinic safety standards for employees, patients, and visitors Identifies and reports potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and maintains a safe patient environment Supports initiatives related to OSHA and accreditation standards AEB: Physical survey of exam rooms. Maintenance of cleaning logs. Survey for non-functional equipment. Observation, skills demonstration. Attends quarterly EHS education Patient Rights and Responsibilities: practices positive guest and peer relations. Supports and respects patient rights. Includes, but is not limited to: Advanced Directives Informed consent Complaint resolution Post-procedure patient education AEB: chart audits, demonstration, complaint tracking Human Resources: Responsible for personal growth and career development. xzbcwsv Includes but is not limited to: Maintaining licensure and certifications Annual competency assessment Teamwork Effective communication AEB: Attends education offerings/meetings appropriate to duties and responsibilities. Over 10 programs or inservices=3, 8-10 programs or inservices=2,
Details
| Company | Optum |
| Location | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | healthcare |