JOB SUMMARY A Radiology Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing, evaluating and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedure.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Job Specific: 1.Provides direct quality patient care based on the plan of care and exercises judgment in delegating aspects of patient care appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff members: Essential EF). 2.Participates in professional development of self and staff to enhance patient-focused nursing practice, age, and population-specific to the unit.(EF) 3.Performs a timely, comprehensive assessment using appropriate techniques for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and documentation to make age appropriate decisions for the patient plan of care within scope of responsibility, training, and practice. (EF) 4.Develops, implements, documents and evaluates on a regular basis the plan of care in collaboration with other team members based on multidisciplinary assessments.(EF) 5.Actively participates in units performance improvement initiatives. (EF) 6.Performs nursing interventions with emphasis on patient rights, informed consent, patient confidentially, HIPAA compliance, adaptation of care according to age, cultural and ethical considerations.(EF) 7.Administers medication and starts intravenous infusions according to facility standards and demonstrates safe and accurate administration of medication/control substances.(EF) 8.Observes and reports patient progress and changes in patient status to the physician and documents in the medical record.(EF) 9.Critically thinks and anticipates the needs of the patient and/or physician. (EF) 10.Coordination of care at time of handoff and/or release of patient.(EF) 11.Accurately records vital signs, intake and output and other physical observations on the appropriate forms and/or electronically.(EF) 12.Evaluates the need for and consistently provides and documents education provided to the patient and/or patient care givers.(EF) 13.Evaluates with the physician or independent allied health professional the need to initiate restraints, monitors use of restraints, and evaluates on a regular basis according to hospital policy the ability to discontinue restraints.(EF) 14.Monitors appropriate pain management and performs interventions.(EF) 15.Performs patient care activities; drain, dressing, wound care, associated therapeutic devices and nutritional needs.(EF) 16.Obtains physician orders to meet the needs of the patient.(EF) 17.Develops and maintains proficiency in the use of equipment and facilitates maintenance of equipment by completing maintenance requests.(EF) 18.Demonstrates Service Excellence Initiatives by presenting a positive first impression; anticipates customer needs, and is actively involved in role of Team Player. (EF) 19.Follows universal precautions. (EF) 20.Complies with Employee Health requirements for employment. (EF) 21. Works in manner that promotes safety, adhering to dress code policy. (EF) 22.Coordinates with other disciplines and department the process of admissions, transfers, and discharges. (EF) 23.Uses effective leadership and organizational skills for problem solving; mentoring and directing staff; and reporting issues on a timely basis to physicians, assistant directors of nursing and/or other department leaders or their representatives. (EF) 24.Takes call as assigned. (EF)

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Experience from the Emergency Department, ICU setting, telemetry and/or Surgery setting.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Required: Currently registered with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners, Current ACLS, Current BLS

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is anot-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted Best of the Best hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens hasacomprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program,Birth Center with labor and delivery, animaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, andhas a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking foremployees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospitals commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!