Radiology Registered Nurse

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

3d•$36 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Supervisor Imaging Nursing, the Radiology Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic non-invasive or invasive procedures in the Diagnostic Imaging Services Department, in accordance with hospital and department policies and physician orders. Care reflects the age-specific needs of geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients and supports patient- and family-centered care consistent with Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, and values. The nurse considers the life span, developmental stages, and cultural patterns in all aspects of care. The role includes assessing and monitoring patients, developing and evaluating individualized plans of care, administering contrast material and conscious sedation as appropriate, responding to emergencies, and supporting continuity and quality of patient care. The nurse may provide functional guidance to other personnel and may assume shift charge responsibilities. The position is based in a healthcare environment with direct patient contact and use of medical equipment. Work involves walking and standing intermittently, possible lifting and positioning of patients and lifting supplies up to 50 pounds, and potential exposure to electrical and energy hazards. Work is on a day shift with 8-hour days and a rotating schedule of five and four days in alternating weeks, including weekend and weekday call rotations. Driving is not required.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island, or RN licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Understanding of the provisions of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act.
At least two years of RN experience in an acute hospital setting, with one year of ICU-level critical care experience within the past two years or two years of ED-trauma experience within the past two years preferred.
Ability to provide care to patients throughout the life span, taking account of aging, developmental stages, and cultural patterns.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a baccalaureate school of nursing preferred.
One year of ICU-level critical care experience within the past two years or two years of ED-trauma experience within the past two years preferred.
Interventional Radiology Nurse or Procedural Nurse experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Recognize and report deviations from patient or established norms, report patient responses to treatment, and document nursing interventions.
Provide basic comfort and support according to patient needs.
Encourage patients and families to participate in achieving the patient’s optimum level of functioning and activities of daily living.
Set priorities for individual patient assignments and seek guidance and resources when needed.
Identify and assess emergencies, initiate appropriate responses and interventions, and plan for potential emergency needs.
Maintain knowledge of professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act, and attend training and retraining as needed.
Use established protocols and guidelines and collaborate with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and desired patient outcomes.
Follow documentation guidelines and perform assessments and data collection through interviews, record review, and electronic medical record documentation.
Assess and monitor patient condition, including vital signs and EKG changes, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
Integrate focused physical assessment, nursing assessment, and record review to develop comprehensive, individualized plans of care.
Define nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes, implement interventions, evaluate outcomes, and modify plans of care as necessary.
Administer contrast material and conscious sedation, monitor patients as appropriate, and recognize, document, and assist in treating contrast reactions.
Prioritize patient needs and act as a patient advocate.
Assess biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural needs of patients and families.
Provide healthcare instruction and procedural information to patients and families, and assist with preparation and distribution of patient education materials.
Assist with nursing quality assurance activities.
Maintain equipment, including emergency equipment, and supplies according to established protocols; 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.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Assist with orientation of nurses, physicians, technologists, and students, and act as a resource for nursing, medical, and radiology staff.
Practice cost containment and assist with development and implementation of research projects.
Participate in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees by attending meetings to facilitate patient care management.
Provide functional guidance and direction to CNAs and other licensed personnel as required; may assume shift charge responsibility, oversee unit activities, and delegate equitable work assignments.
Interact with other healthcare professionals to maintain continuity of quality patient care and function cooperatively and productively in the work environment.
Take calls according to the Diagnostic Imaging Services Department call policy.
Maintain and enhance professional expertise and demonstrate self-direction in advancing clinical and professional competency.
Provide care across the life span with consideration of aging, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Perform other related duties as required.