Registered Nurse IR

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in an assigned clinic or clinical area, including Radiology Diagnostics, Cat Scan, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, MRI, The Center for Breast Health, and Interventional procedures units.

They assess patients, perform physical examinations, and take health history and demographic information, planning and evaluating treatment plans per medical orders and nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of critical care/ER experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care during procedures or studies.
• Document patient status throughout procedures and adjust care as needed.
• Administer treatments and medications per plan of care and protocols.
• Assist Radiologist/physician during invasive procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuing education.

Skills

Nursing care

EKG interpretation

IV access

ACLS/BLS

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in an assigned clinic or clinical area, including but not limited to Radiology Diagnostics, Cat Scan, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, MRI, The Center for Breast Health, and Interventional procedures units. They provide direct nursing care by assessing patients' needs, performing physical examinations, and taking health history and demographic information. In addition, the Registered Nurse plans, develops, implements, administers, evaluates and updates specialized plans of treatment and preventive care regimens in accordance with medical orders and nursing standards, and annotates medical records in accordance with established procedures, implements infection control protocols, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. RN must be able to work independently and as a cooperative team member in all aspects of the Radiology Department and assist Radiologist and/or physician in providing high quality care to the patient. This position requires arriving to work within 30 minutes in all weather conditions when on call including nights, weekends and holidays.

Summary

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in an assigned clinic or clinical area, including but not limited to Radiology Diagnostics, Cat Scan, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, MRI, The Center for Breast Health, and Interventional procedures units. They provide direct nursing care by assessing patients' needs, performing physical examinations, and taking health history and demographic information. In addition, the Registered Nurse plans, develops, implements, administers, evaluates and updates specialized plans of treatment and preventive care regimens in accordance with medical orders and nursing standards, and annotates medical records in accordance with established procedures, implements infection control protocols, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. RN must be able to work independently and as a cooperative team member in all aspects of the Radiology Department and assist Radiologist and/or physician in providing high quality care to the patient. This position requires arriving to work within 30 minutes in all weather conditions when on call including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care skills appropriate for the patient undergoing a procedure or study.
• Accesses and documents patient status throughout procedure, noting any improvement or deterioration in the patient's condition and implements and evaluates nursing care accordingly.
• Assesses patients and administers treatments, medications, and general care according to nursing plan of care, best practices, established protocols and medical orders to treat actual or potential disorders and to optimize the physical and mental well-being of the patients.
• Anticipates, operates, and provides operational specialized medical equipment (monitors, defibrillator, crash cart, pulse oximeter, etc.).
• Performs venipuncture; able to recognize any complications and take immediate action.
• Assists Radiologist/physician during invasive procedure and as scrub RN when needed.
• Assists Radiologist/physician as Circulating RN during invasive procedures, continuously observing and assessing patient, and immediately notifying MD of any significant clinical changes.
• Coordinates effective handling of emergencies arising from contrast reaction, seizures, cardiac arrest, etc.
• Provides education to the patient and family about medication, medical treatments, disease-specific information, and follow-up care.
• Resolves conflicts.
• Maintains and orders emergency and stock medication, equipment and supplies used in department.
• Maintains accurate patient records for all procedures performed, maintains patient confidentiality, and adheres to all HIPAA standards.
• Charges procedures and supplies used in patient record.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities to ensure provision of optimum care and follow-up for patients.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within his or her assigned Radiology unit.
• Ensures continuity of nursing care by communicating a comprehensive handoff during transition to another nurse (at change of shift, change in assignment, transfer of patient, etc.).
• Participates with other professional team members in a multi-disciplinary approach to nursing care.
• Advocates the patient bill of rights and advocates on behalf of patients and families to ensure continuity and understanding of care given.
• Participates in continuing education programs and in-service education in order to provide the most appropriate nursing care. Completes continuing education programs on time.
• Complies with hospital policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in the performance improvement process including data collection, analysis, plan for change and implementation of changes.
• Precepts and mentors newer staff on the assigned unit.
• Attends staff meetings.
• May act as preceptor to new graduate nurses to ensure appropriate orientation to assigned units.
• Provides care to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience: Previous professional nursing experience preferred. Minimum of 2 years of critical care/emergency nursing required. Interventional radiology and Neurointerventional radiology experience preferred.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing required; a bachelor's degree or master's degree in nursing preferred.

Licenses / Certifications: Must possess a limited permit to practice nursing, issued by the New York State Education Department, or a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered Nurse. BLS & ACLS required.

Special Requirements: Proficient in IV access. Competent in EKG interpretation. Basic knowledge of radiographic procedures and equipment preferred.