Diagnostic/Echo Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY A registered professional nurse under the supervision of the Imaging Center RN Coordinator and in compliance with hospital-wide standards of nursing practice, is responsible for providing quality nursing care for patients from neonate to geriatric ages in Diagnostic Imaging. He/she functions as an effective public relations representative for the hospital, supporting the philosophy of the nursing service department and the mission and goals of the hospital. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education: Graduate from an accredited school or college of nursing. Minimum Work Experience: At least one year ICU/ER experience is required. Required Licenses/Certifications: Must be currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the State of Texas. Appropriate CPR Certification. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Must have knowledge of varied Imaging procedures. Must be proficient in the care of varied patients with awareness of untoward reactions and be able to initiate appropriate actions for life threatening situations. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to establish good rapport with physicians, patients, visitors and other hospital departments. Must have the ability to work independently, prioritize and organize work, use good judgement, take initiative and be a resource person for all employees, patients, and departments with whom he/she maintains contact. Preferred Qualification: JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS 1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan. 2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct. 3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs. 4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program. 5. Complies with all HIPAA standards. 6. Consistently demonstrates clinical proficiency and expertise in utilizing the nursing process to assess patients. 7. Accurately communicates and documents assessments, treatments, nursing intervention and patient response. 8. Conscientiously documents the plan of care. 9. Expertly manages patients requiring nursing care in Diagnostic Imaging. 10. Professionally acts as liaison between all hospital departments. 11. Consistently provides patient and family education regarding radiological nursing care. 12. Routinely demonstrates skill in using special equipment such as monitors, infusion pumps, pacemakers, oxygen equipment and ventilators. 13. Always maintains high safety standards for patients and other employees in compliance with hospital policies. 14. Demonstrates professional accountability and responsibility. 15. 10. Continually demonstrates self-directed learning and participates in continuing education to maintain and update requisite knowledge and skills. 16. Responsible for maintaining stock levels of crash cart supplies. 17. Effectively contributes to the budget process and utilizes supplies cost efficiently. 18. Consistently communicates effectively to maximize physician and customer satisfaction to promote services offered. 19. Participates in quality improvement process to improve the outcomes and efficiency of the organization in providing care. 20. Assists in PRN Diagnostic Imaging nurse orientation and training. 21. Performs any other tasks dictated by common sense and maturity to fill the needs of the hospital, the district and its patients. Performs other tasks as assigned by administration.