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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central Position Overview: The 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. (Intended for use by Medical Foundation only) Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING OF PATIENT CARE. • Conducts patient assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas and determines level of needed services. • Collaborates and communicates with physicians and mid-level practitioners to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care services. • Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively streamline patient workflow, improve patient outcomes, and provide the highest care quality PROVISION OF PATIENT CARE. • Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care. • Administers medications and therapeutic agents to implement a treatment , disease prevention or rehabilitation regimen as ordered by a physician or mid-level provider. • Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability. • Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and family in a clear, open- ended, collaborative manner showing care and concern, using teach back to ensure patient understanding of explanations, and integrating patient learning and educational needs. • Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus • Upholds the confidentiality of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional or inappropriate disclosure. Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and area of specialty and in professional nursing practice CLINIC SUPPORT. • Provides services as needed to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations. • Provides orientation and training to new staff. • Orders and stocks supplies. • Provides direction to others and assists with patient care activities. • Participates in improving the quality of patient care by identifying areas for improvement with the organization and /or department. • Works as a team member on an interdisciplinary team and as a leader in the clinical setting when appropriate. • Performs all the duties of the lower levels. In addition, meets specific affiliate or collective bargaining agreement requirements outlined for the this level. All Imaging Nurses •Contact ordering providers to temporarily discontinue medications for modality-specific procedures •Responsible for prepping patients (NM, CT, Anesthesia and Fluoro) – check meds, and contraindications for testing •Note 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 need •Administering adjunct medications for all modality testing •Ability to support difficult IV starts, port access, pediatric IV skill set •Responsible for adverse reactions to meds and contrast •Responsible for care of patients and staff who injure themselves on or near premises •Inserting, maintaining, and removing intravenous lines for safe medication and contrast dye delivery •Reviewing allergies, patient history, and physical assessment findings with the patient and medical team prior to surgery •Educating patients and family members on pre and post-operative plans and procedures •Assisting 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, respiratory decompensation, acid/base imbalance, etc.) •Responsible for maintaining crash cart meds and equipment, gas induction equipment (where used), and O2 supplies Emergency management and disaster response for the rapid response team Interventional Radiology Support Nurses •Responsible for coordinating studies alongside the patient’s care team •Participates as a part of a rapid response team and post anesthesia recovery Participates as an integral member of a procedural team EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge 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 knowledge Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately. DEPARTMENT REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Department, Interventional Radiology: Competently performs routine and specialized interventional radiology procedures to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease. Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 10 Days of the Week: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Wednesday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees 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 / hour The 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. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.