RN, Radiology

CharterCARE Health Partners; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CharterCARE Health Partners in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a RN, Radiology to provide professional nursing care in alignment with hospital standards. The role requires a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current Rhode Island license and ACLS certification. Critical care experience is preferred. Key responsibilities include accountability for patient care and promoting learning among patients and staff. Ideal candidates possess strong assessment skills and ability to handle fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current Rhode Island license.
• ACLS certification required.
• 1 year critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for a defined group of patients.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for clinical judgment and actions.
• Promote patient, family and staff learning.

Skills

Knowledge and care of patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong assessment and critical thinking skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an approved nursing program

Job description

About this position

RN, Radiology

Summary: The Radiology Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for a defined group of patients according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care and standards of professional nursing practice. The registered nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for judgment and actions, maintains clinical competency and exercises informed judgment in delegating nursing care to others. The Registered Nurse promotes patient, family and staff learning.

Education: In addition to the skills normally obtained through completion of a high school education, must be a graduate of an approved nursing program.

Licensure: Must maintain a current Rhode Island license. ACLS certification required.

Experience: 1 year critical care experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and care of patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Computer literacy

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements: Must possess sound dexterity and visual acuity. Requires mental alertness, stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and in emergency situations. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach without restrictions. Ability to lift between 25 and 50 pounds using good body mechanics. Must be able to push heavy equipment, gurneys, and wheelchairs. May be exposed to all patient care elements within the hospital setting. Risk of needle punctures. Must meet annual safety training requirements per hospital policy. Some risk of electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards. Exposure to ionizing radiation is possible in the performance of radiographic tests. Exposure is strictly monitored following established guidelines.