Registered Nurse - Radiology - PRN

Registered Nurse (RN) – Radiology – PRN

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters

At Harris Regional Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Adelaide by texting/calling 252-481-7515 or via email at Adelaide.Bethea@lpnt.net

How you’ll contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching  
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of other staff.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Assesses the nursing needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients in the Radiology Department.
• Coordinates and conducts educational programs for students and department staff.
• Assesses each patient prior to, during, and does necessary post-procedure monitoring of patients in accordance with the protocols established for these procedures under the supervision and direction of the radiologist performing these procedures. Assesses and cares for patients undergoing cardiac CTA.

Qualifications and requirements

Licenses: Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina or compact state.

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and maintained thereafter
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire and maintained thereafter

Experience: Basic knowledge of radiographic procedures and radiation safety is desired.

EEOC Statement:
Harris Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.