Staff RN II-Radiology

 

This position supports Kaiser Permanente?s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 

DEPARTMENT:  Radiology

 

SCHEDULE:  On Call; 0 hours per week; Day Shift; 10:30am to 7:00pm; Sunday through Saturday.

 

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma /GED. Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation.

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. Current BLS, and ACLS. Must provide current PALS/or acquire within 3 months of employment.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for the designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, and nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must provide current PALS/or acquire within 3 months of employment. Six (6) months experience as a registered Nurse. Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice. Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers). Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English). Good interpersonal skills between staff, patients and visitors. Also refer to Position specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement

 

DUTIES:  Patient Critical care skills and maintaining current BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Two years recent experience in a high volume hospital based diagnostic imaging department performing nursing interventions on patients from neonatal to geriatrics required. Two years recent experience with angiographic/interventional imaging procedures and ancillary support equipment required. Experience monitoring patients under conscious sedation both during and after interventional/special procedures required. Competency with ICU monitoring equipment, arterial and venous invasive pressure monitoring techniques required. Familiar with anticoagulation and thrombolytic therapy techniques required. Possess visual acuity and depth perception to examine patient monitors and exposed images for pertinent detail required. Possesses a high degree of tact, courtesy and poise when interacting with patients, staff and visitors. Has excellent history of attendance. Administers medications and contrast materials as required by radiologist. Instructs students and staff in patient care, basic nursing skills. Responsible for other nursing duties assigned by the Director or chief of Radiology.

 

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