Radiology Nurse

Brown Medicine•Newport, RI

2d•$36 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Nurse provides nursing care to support and monitor patients undergoing MRI and CT procedures involving intravascular contrast agents. Reporting to the Radiology Nursing Supervisor, the nurse fosters patient- and family-centered care in accordance with Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, and values, considering patients’ developmental stages and cultural patterns. Employees are expected to model Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The nurse works within an ambulatory setting and assists with Radiology Nurse Navigator activities, providing coverage at least two days per week and up to five days per week as needed for patient care. The role involves direct patient contact in a healthcare environment, use of medical equipment, and independent work within department policies and practices. Specific problems are generally referred to a supervisor when departmental policy or procedure clarification is needed.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in Rhode Island, or licensure as a Registered Nurse under the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
BLS certification.
Two years of progressively responsible RN clinical experience.
Ability to use judgment to call for assistance and activate emergency response systems when needed.
Interprofessional skills to interact effectively with patients under physical or emotional stress, referring physicians and staff, radiology staff, fellow employees, suppliers, service representatives, and others encountered during the business day.
Analytical ability to assess and continuously reevaluate patient condition and determine an appropriate course of action.
Strong interpersonal skills to educate and provide emotional support to patients and families.
Knowledge and skills to provide care throughout the life span, considering aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.

Nice To Haves

Radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage acute hypersensitivity and physiological drug reactions according to established treatment algorithms in reaction kits.
Administer reassurance, oxygen, antihistamines, intravenous fluids, beta2-agonist inhalers, epinephrine, and/or position changes as appropriate.
Recognize when to seek assistance and activate emergency response systems.
Provide optimum patient care using the nursing process.
Assess patients and collect data through interviews, record reviews, and documentation on appropriate assessment forms.
Implement nursing interventions according to the plan of care and evaluate them based on patient outcomes.
Prioritize patient needs and act as a patient advocate.
Assess the biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural needs of patients and families.
Provide healthcare instruction and procedural information to patients and families; assist with preparing and distributing written patient education materials.
Assist with compilation of nursing quality assurance activities.
Maintain equipment, including emergency equipment, and supplies according to established protocols and procedures; may assist with ordering supplies and equipment.
Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives.
May assist with developing policies and procedures.
Assist with Radiology Nurse Navigator activities in an ambulatory setting, providing coverage a minimum of two days per week and up to five days per week as necessary for patient care.
Maintain and enhance professional expertise through educational opportunities and literature.
Perform essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients.
Perform other related duties as required.