PRN Nurse

Lumexa Imaging is one of the country's largest providers of outpatient medical imaging. With over 5,000 team members and more than 185 outpatient imaging centers across 13 states, our team conducts more than 4 million outpatient studies annually. We are the partner of choice for health systems and radiologists, delivering best-in-class clinical excellence, operations, and state-of-the-art technology across our platform.

Position : Registered Nurse

Schedule : PRN - As needed to cover various shifts at various locations when needed.

Location : Birmingham centers : Downtown Birmingham, Grandview, & Brookwood

American Health Imaging is seeking a licensed RN for a PRN position with availability to cover shifts around our Birmingham centers located in Downtown Birmingham, Grandview, & Brookwood.

JOB SUMMARY : The Clinical Care Coordinator (RN) is a healthcare professional who provides an onsite clinical presence for contrast when direct supervision is afforded virtually by a licensed provider. The Clinical Care Coordinator 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 Clinical Care Coordinator also serves as the point of contact for third-party emergency personnel responding to a 911 call.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

(60%) 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

(35%) Administrative Support

(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) REQUIRED :

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

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WORKING CONDITIONS :

Lumexa Imaging provides a competitive compensation program to attract, retain, and motivate a high-performance workforce.

Lumexa Imaging is an equal opportunity employer.