PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical leadership and direction of patient care, provide patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Serves as a consultant in area of Imaging Services. Assists in maintaining hospital and unit mission and standards. Demonstrates ability to perform staffing and rounding in Imaging Services. Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation. Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issue. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation. Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice Integrates research findings into practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services. Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession. Assists in improving and maintaining excellent patient perception in Imaging Services.

Job Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio: BSN preferred. Critical care experience: 2 years critical care experience; ACLS preferred. Evidence of good health as evidence by infrequent absenteeism. Able to function independently with good critical care thinking skills. Demonstrates active involvement in Imaging Services (committee involvement). Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of Aultman Hospital and Radiology. Demonstrates positive interpersonal communication skills with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other departments. Proactively deals with constant change. Demonstrates the ability to function satisfactorily as a professional nurse as described in the Staff Nurse Position description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

7:00am – 5:30pm M-F or hours as required by the job. Occasional weekends, holidays, and off –shifts.  Interventional Radiology nurses: on call requirements Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours. Work at least two days a week. Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff to maintain adequate floor coverage. Expected to adhere to hospital policies and procedures. Able to fulfill position description requirements. Bending, lifting, and walking around without restrictions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

See addendum

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Aultman reserves the right to revise this job description. Employment with Aultman is at-will, meaning both Aultman and employees have the right to end the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. The at-will nature of this employment cannot be altered by and verbal statement or alleged verbal agreement. It may only be changed by a legally-binding written contract covering employment status. Aultman will reasonable accommodate employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on Aultman, or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable . Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.