Radiology RN
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary GENERAL SUMMARY: The Radiology RN provides quality
nursing care to patients in Radiology through the use of
assessment, communication, teaching, leadership and management
skills. Ensures patient privacy and dignity. May function in any of
the following areas within the radiology department: interventional
radiology, general diagnostic, computerized tomography, nuclear
medicine, ultrasound, mammography, MRI and medical radiography.
PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS: *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs
and consistently demonstrates our core values. *Initiates
assessment and reassessment based on the patients presenting
problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Centers procedures;
monitors and records patients condition before, during and after
procedure. *Administers appropriate medications during patients
stay in radiology with proper documentation. *Executes therapeutic
and/or supportive interventions; assists Radiologist in performing
interventional radiology procedures. *Properly utilizes monitors,
infusion pumps and other non-ionizing radiologic equipment during
patient procedures; ensures departmental/facility safety policies
and procedures are followed. *Evaluates the patients response to
and effectiveness of nursing interventions; identifies
life-threatening arrhythmias and takes appropriate action.
*Maintains a sterile field. *Monitors patients during MRI
procedures involving sedation, pacemakers or other needs. Maintains
MRI safety. *Reinforces instructions to family and patient of
post-procedure precautions. *Keeps blood and body fluids in check
in accordance to OSHA and Medical Center guidelines. *Assists
radiologists and technologists in procedures involving instruments,
wire, catheter insertion, biopsy needles and the insertion of
drainage units. *Incorporates cultural considerations into the
plan/delivery of care. *Accesses and administers drugs and
biologicals that are pertinent to essential job functions in
accordance with Medical Center procedures. *Serves as a liaison
between ordering/referring physician, scheduling center, specialty
clinic, and IR physicians. *Obtains pertinent prior imaging studies
for patients for IR physician review before clinic visits and/or
procedures. *Ensures follow-up imaging and/or clinic visits are
scheduled. *Communicates with physicians and staff to maintain exam
schedules and facilitate patient flow. *Accompanies physician to
specialty clinic when seeing patients. *Builds trusting
relationships with patients, families and caregivers through
effective communication and listening skills. EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE: Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of
Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the
Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Minimum one (1) year bedside patient
care experience required. Membership with the Infusion Nurses
Society (INS) preferred. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for
healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare
professionals) and the Military Training Network. ACLS
certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or
Pediatric, Emergency, Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
(PEARS) certification preferred.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Lincoln , Radiology RN, Healthcare , Lincoln, Nebraska
