Medical City Dallas RN - Registered Nurse - Radiology - Specials - Special Procedures FULL TIME, Call required Job Summary: Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the diagnostic Imaging patient. * Use therapeutic communication in daily practice * Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment * Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual patients * Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process * Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care * Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver * Participate in Diagnostic Imaging specific initiatives and process improvement * Promote a supportive Diagnostic Imaging environment * Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistant, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses and/or nurse externs * Maintain high quality (age specific) care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, as assigned * Support the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization * Supervise the daily operation & activity of Diagnostic Imaging * Assist and direct staff to perform their duties efficiently and without unproductive delays * Perform staff evaluations, coaching and counseling sessions * Assess and maintain competency of staff as related to job descriptions * Coordinate schedules between hospital departments, physicians and patients to complete diagnostic procedures in a timely manner * Assist manager with fiscal planning, management of department and evaluation and purchase of capital equipment * Implement and revise policies and procedures * Resolve conflicts for both internal and external customers * Promote a supportive environment that encourages teamwork Medical City is a very "special" ANCC Magnet medical center located in far North Dallas that is designed with the health and well-being of the entire family. Prevention of disease is our focus, but treatment, when necessary is by some of the most highly specialized physicians in the country. In fact, patients travel to Medical City from over 75 countries and from all over the United States for the sophisticated treatment offered by some of its 400 in-house physician specialists….where they have access to the latest and most sophisticated technology. Over 95 different medical and surgical sub-specialists are housed within the "City". Our medical center offers a full service adult and pediatric hospital, with separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient centers, and a psychiatric hospital. Being recognized for their excellence in patient care, Medical City has received numerous awards including the Joint Commission's highest honor bestowed to hospitals in the United States. Position Requirements * BSN required within 24 months * Radiology &/or Specials experience strongly preferred * Critical Care experience considered * Experience with all age groups and patient demographics * Current ACLS and BLS Provider through American Heart Association * PALS required within 6 months