REGISTERED NURSE- PT DAYS

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Registered Nurse (RN) to join our multidisciplinary Imaging teams in Kankakee and Bourbonnais, Illinois. This registered nurse is responsible for the administration of the total nursing care within the Imaging services departments according to established policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently across a range of fast-paced modalities. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure with a commitment to excellence in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Shift Requirements:

Main Campus: 7am-5:30pm

Bourbonnais Campus- 7am-6pm

Rotating Saturdays- 7am-3:30pm

Rotating Call

Essential Duties

Patient Assessment & Preparation:

•  Conduct thorough assessments of patients prior to procedures, including reviewing medical history, diagnostic results, and current health status.
•  Prepare patients for procedures, explaining the process, addressing concerns, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Assistance During Procedures:

• Assist in the Imaging departments (CT, MRI, NM/PETCT, US, Mammography) by supporting physicians, providers, and/or technologists, ensuring proper patient positioning, and maintaining a sterile field as required.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures, tracking vital signs, oxygen levels, and other critical parameters.
• Administration of prescribed medications during procedures.

Post-Procedure Monitoring & Care:

•  Provide close monitoring of patients post-procedure, observing for complications, and implementing care protocols to manage pain, bleeding, or other potential issues.
•  Administer medications, including pain management and anticoagulation therapies, as ordered, and educate patients and families on post-procedure care instructions.

Daily Coordination and Support Tasks:

• Obtain vascular access for imaging patients. Includes peripheral IV and port access.
• Respond to scheduling support needs to ensure timely delivery of services. Coordination across multidisciplinary teams will be required.
• Review patient preparation and follow up reports and communicate with patients and or referring providers to coordinate pre and post instructions. 

Patient Education:

•  Educate patients and their families about the procedure, expected recovery, potential complications, and necessary lifestyle modifications or follow-up care.

Collaboration and Coordination of Care:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and effective care coordination through patient care plans.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and staff regarding care plans and any changes in patient condition.
• Assist in coordinating patient transfers to other units or facilitate discharge planning as necessary, ensuring continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment adjustments.
• Must be available when needed for on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions within the EHR, ensuring regulatory compliance. 
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to safety protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Infection Control & Safety:

• Maintain a sterile environment, adhering to infection control protocols during all procedures.
• Ensure patient and staff safety through correct handling of equipment and materials, and by following established protocols for radiation exposure and other potential risks.

Emergency Response and Infection Control:

• Respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies, performing life-saving procedures and stabilizing patients as required.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assist with procedural setup and maintenance of a sterile environment.

Non-essential Duties

• Participate in continuing education and training to stay up-to-date on best practices in interventional procedures and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support staff development by training and mentoring new hires or nursing students.
• Assist with inventory management and ensure that equipment is properly maintained and functioning.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 1 year previous Procedural or Critical Care experience. 2 years critical care preferred.

Required Licensure/Education

•  Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
•  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred at time of hire or obtained prior to completing orientation.  
• *New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date. 

Preferred Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred*

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Betadine, Asepticlean, IV meds, hand soap; refer to MSDS
• Video Display Terminals: Extreme
• Blood and Body Fluids: Invasive diagnostic testing of patients, frequent contact with intravenous and intra-arterial devices, also high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, urine). Universal precautions followed on all procedures greatly reducing the risk to the personnel. Appropriate use of needles, syringes, universal precautions and protective equipment should greatly minimize the risk.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient presentation for invasive diagnostic procedure does pose risk; however, proper use of protective wear used in cath lab and universal precautions reduces the risk.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitating meetings, communication with patients, staff and visitors.
• Vision: Required to read memos and literature.
• Smell: N/A
• Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings, listening to patient or staff concerns.
• Touch: Needed to write, patient care, do computer entry, filing. 

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 10%
• Twist: 4%
• Stand: 40%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 25%
• Kneel: 1%
• Lift: 10%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 1%
• Climb: 1%
• Bend: 30%
• Reach above shoulders: 3%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'- 150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 30
• Twist: 15
• Stand: 60
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 10
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 5
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 2
• Climb: 1
• Bend: 15
• Reach above shoulders: 2

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight:< 5lbs
• Pushing &pulling - 50-200 lbs: Occasionally
• Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, omnicell, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's.

Leg Strength - up to 50 lbs: Occasionally- (repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.)

Environmental Factors &Special Hazards:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

• Inside hours: 8-10
• Outside hours: 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere: Dust, Odors

Special Hazards: Mechanical, Radiation, Chemical, Electrical, Frequent use of x-ray, mechanical & electrical devices, IV pumps, defibrillator, monitors, and computers. Cleaning solvents. Frequent use of compressed air tanks. 

Protective clothing requires: Lead Aprons and thyroid collars, goggles, gloves, gowns, caps and masks.