Interventional Radiology APRN/PA

Midstate Radiology Associates•Meriden, CT

1d•$54 - $91

About The Position

Join Midstate Radiology Associates (MRA) as a Full Time, 1 st Shift, Interventional Radiology APRN or PA. This position involves working 2 days at Central Region ( MidState Medical Center and Hospital of Central Connecticut) and 2 days at East Region (Backus Hospital and Windham Hospital). Position Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts (Mon-Fri) (one randomized day off per week), with opportunity to moonlight. For complete listing of all open positions, visit www.midstateradiology.com/career-opportunities Compensation: MRA offers competitive starting compensation based on qualifications and experience. The compensation range for this position is between $53.85 and $90.54 per hour. Position Summary: Advanced Practitioners are a vital part of Midstate Radiology Associate's approach to workflow and patient care. The role of an AP in a hospital setting is to coordinate procedure-related clinical operations each day and to prepare cases, staff, and patients for upcoming cases. To minimize redundant workflow and communication, the AP serves as the overall triage person for queries and add-on cases. The AP works daily under the direct supervision of a diagnostic or interventional radiologist in the department. The AP performs cases independently in fluoroscopy, US, and CT, as appropriate by skill level. In many cases, the AP works directly with the IR MD, "scrubbed together." The AP works with radiology nursing and clinical staff to update and oversee preparation of the procedure whiteboard each day and upcoming day. Key Accountabilities: Provides direct care to patients, demonstrating knowledge of the interventional radiology patient population and procedures with the ability to collect and interpret information that meets patient needs. Assesses health status of patients in ambulatory settings, through physical examinations and review of medical history. Participates in the design and implementation of individualized case and patient management plans in collaboration with staff physicians. Oversees maintenance of communication between patients and physicians between visits. Initiates and interprets laboratory, x-rays and other diagnostic tests and results as necessary and appropriate. Evaluates medical information obtained from performing physical examinations and testing. Prescribes medication and independently initiates treatment. Prepares and dictates patients progress notes, history and physicals as well as consult letters to referring physicians and health care providers. Coordinates initial and follow-up health education through teaching and counseling. Utilizes teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge base to promote and provide education to the patient and their family. Acts as a liaison for patients, families, and health professionals. Assists patients and physicians during procedures within the department. Assure the pre-procedural information and instructions are delivered to patients upon scheduling of the procedure. Collaborate with referring offices to facilitate care of patients Provide clinical direction to office staff Triage all outpatient problem phone calls and determine plan of care Complete all outpatient pre-procedural orders and screening per radiology-specific standards Facilitates patient scheduling as needed Participates in any performance improvement projects within the guidelines established by the physicians of the practice Participates in continuing education, and maintains required credentials. Assists in the implementation of policies and procedures. Diagnoses and treats according to the interventional radiology treatment guidelines. Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Procedures such as: Suturing Vascular access Peripherally inserted central catheters Central venous port placement, removal, and revision Non-tunneled central venous catheter placement Tunneled central venous catheter placement, exchange, and removal Biopsies (with US or CT guidance) Drainages of abscesses, empyema, seroma Chest tube placement Tunneled catheters insertions/removals (chest, peritoneal) Thoracentesis Paracentesis Baker cyst aspiration Drain check, exchange/removal Vein sclerotherapy Ambulatory phlebectomy Lumbar puncture and myelography Joint injection and aspirations The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. QUALITY ASSURANCE/EVALUATION Whether the AP who has been hired by a radiology practice is new to IR or experienced, monitoring of outcomes and complications should be documented. Easily accessible documentation of this monitoring will be critical should a serious complication or adverse event occur. Performance reviews should be conducted semiannually in the first 2 years of employment. This can assist in identifying areas of strength as well as those needing further training. Such meticulous documentation also assures hospital administrators and medical staff that appropriate training and monitoring are always being provided. The AP should keep a log of procedures performed as well as outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Nursing or related field
Master’s degree
CPR certification
Connecticut RN license, must obtain permanent license within 90 days
Recognized and licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) in the State of Connecticut AND Certified by ANCC or AANP as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or (AG-ACNP) OR Physician Assistant Licensed and Credentialed by the Connecticut Board of Physician Assistants
American Heart Association BLS and ACLS
Controlled substance registration for practitioner
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration within 6 months of hire
CPR certification
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to communicate in a comprehensive, unbiased, and open way with all health team members in the department and across the institution.
Demonstrates knowledge and behaviors related to environmental, employee or patient safety requirements
Demonstrates Developed assessment, clinical, documentation, and analytical skills
Ability to adapt to unexpected changes
Ability to facilitate and lead the change process
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing demand
Knowledge of clinical and operational improvement processes
Proficiency in Microsoft office software, as well as the ability to learn new software programs
Proven problem solving and analysis skills
Active member in pertinent professional organizations

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients, demonstrating knowledge of the interventional radiology patient population and procedures with the ability to collect and interpret information that meets patient needs.
Assesses health status of patients in ambulatory settings, through physical examinations and review of medical history.
Participates in the design and implementation of individualized case and patient management plans in collaboration with staff physicians.
Oversees maintenance of communication between patients and physicians between visits.
Initiates and interprets laboratory, x-rays and other diagnostic tests and results as necessary and appropriate.
Evaluates medical information obtained from performing physical examinations and testing.
Prescribes medication and independently initiates treatment.
Prepares and dictates patients progress notes, history and physicals as well as consult letters to referring physicians and health care providers.
Coordinates initial and follow-up health education through teaching and counseling.
Utilizes teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge base to promote and provide education to the patient and their family.
Acts as a liaison for patients, families, and health professionals.
Assists patients and physicians during procedures within the department.
Assure the pre-procedural information and instructions are delivered to patients upon scheduling of the procedure.
Collaborate with referring offices to facilitate care of patients
Provide clinical direction to office staff
Triage all outpatient problem phone calls and determine plan of care
Complete all outpatient pre-procedural orders and screening per radiology-specific standards
Facilitates patient scheduling as needed
Participates in any performance improvement projects within the guidelines established by the physicians of the practice
Participates in continuing education, and maintains required credentials.
Assists in the implementation of policies and procedures.
Diagnoses and treats according to the interventional radiology treatment guidelines.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.