PRN Registered Nurse

PRN Registered Nurse

Schedule: PRN / As-needed; Center hours Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Locations: Float between Madison & AHI Huntsville centers  

AHI Huntsville - 2338 Whitesburg Drive SW, Suite F, Huntsville, AL, 35801

AHI Madison - 8425 Wann Drive, Suite 100, Madison, AL, 35758

American Health Imaging is seeking a licensed RN for a PRN position with availability to cover shifts at our Huntsville and Madison imaging centers.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Registered Nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional who provides an onsite clinical presence for contrast when direct supervision is afforded virtually by a licensed provider. The RN performs rapid response services in the event of a medical emergency in the center, including providing immediate medical care and life support services under the supervision of the virtual licensed provider. The RN also serves as the point of contact for third-party emergency personnel responding to a 911 call. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Patient Care

• Under the direct supervision of the licensed provider, the Clinical Care Coordinator provides assistance and is authorized to provide advanced life support, administer medications and perform a patient evaluation of signs and symptoms based on their field skill sets and scope of practice. 
• Serves as the onsite responder and coordinates the Rapid Response to medical emergencies in the center
• Evaluates the patient’s condition on the scene and performs a preliminary diagnosis
• Administers necessary medications and treatments within their scope of practice, such as administering oxygen, providing glucose for diabetic emergencies, or assisting with the administration of epinephrine for severe allergic reactions
• Uses clinical equipment and/or medications to attempt to stabilize patients or provide emergency response treatment
• Collaborates with interested parties (police, firefighting unit, doctors, etc.)
• Provides Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) as needed
• Greets and escorts patients to the changing room and briefly explains the procedure

• Provides pre-exam screening and instructions

• Assists patients on and/or off the table when requested by technologist

• Supports technologists throughout scan and contrast administration, as required
• Manages post-scan patient hand-off
• Ensures efficient, friendly, and smooth patient experience for all patients who enter the center
• Ensures smooth patient throughput of the entire center and all modalities

• Monitors center modality schedules
• Adjusts patient schedule when necessary and keeps all techs informed of any changes
• Starts I.V.’s, administers contrast media as directed and per protocol
• Creates a positive patient and customer experience by representing the Lumexa Way

Administrative Support

• Documents patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment
• Attends all Company required OSHA training, annual training, and all mandatory Company updates.

• Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked, and safe patient environment. 
• Maintains effective communication with the in-center staff, virtual licensed provider, and patients to relay vital information and receive instructions
• Prepares room set up between patients, including putting proper coil on table, putting previous coil away and changing table sheet
• Helps the technologist stay on time by having the next patient ready before the current patient is ready to get off the table

• Provides front-end coverage as needed
• Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

• Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and medications
• Knowledge of current technical skills and procedural understanding of MRI Safety
• Knowledge of basic level computer skills
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to provide open, honest feedback to improve emergency response procedures
• Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and on-time arrival to work as scheduled
• Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

• IV credentialed
• Current Alabama RN License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Must have a current license in the appropriate State aligned with clinical scope practice including but not limited to radiologic technologists, paramedics, EMTs, registered nurses, advanced practice practitioners, and physicians. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.

• Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write, and key.