Registered Nurse - Radiology MRI

Patients undergoing MRI scans benefit from nursing oversight that ensures accurate imaging and safe procedures, directly impacting diagnostic outcomes and treatment plans. The role fulfills daily responsibilities by performing comprehensive assessments, prioritizing care needs, and modifying plans based on patient responses, all while integrating evidence-based practices like bar coding for medications and physiologic monitoring.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare delivers a patient-first approach across its system, cultivating positive workplaces and leading the healthcare industry. The organization provides competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits to support employees in joining the quest for better healthcare.

Work involves communicating patient changes, documenting measurable goals, and collaborating with families and healthcare teams for discharge planning, including palliative care resources. Nurses utilize tools such as the electronic medical record, Alaris pump with guardrails, bed management system, and resources like Ovid, Joana Briggs, UpToDate, and Culture Vision. Interactions occur with physicians, precptors, and support staff, and a constraint includes participating in hourly rounds and huddles to prevent incidents like falls or infections while identifying barriers to practice.

This casual position offers shifts in radiology settings within Illinois. No benefits are provided due to the casual status. Schedule includes days with potential weekends. Professional development opportunities include attending internal offerings like Schwartz Rounds and Nursing Grand Rounds, obtaining specialty certifications, and participating in professional organizations. Compensation details are not specified.