Registered Nurse - Radiology

Midstate Radiology Associates•Meriden, CT

15d•$35 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Join Midstate Radiology Associates (MRA) as a Per-Diem Radiology Nurse at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT. Position Schedule: Per Diem to cover open shifts (weekday or weekend as needed, ideal candidate must commit to two shifts per month). On-Call Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (approx. every 3-4 weeks). 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 starting pay for this position is between $35.21 and $52.02 an hour. Job Summary: Responsible for providing, promoting and maintaining quality patient care during diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures through education, standards of practice, professional growth and collaboration with other multidisciplinary health care providers. This is accomplished by a complete and thorough process of assessing, diagnosing, planning, coordination, teaching, counseling, and facilitating the care of the patients in Radiology Services. Key Accountabilities: Specific duties fall into four categories. They are clinical, education, management, and collaboration. CLINICAL Prioritizes patient needs and functions as patient advocate Assesses the biological, psychological, sociological and cultural needs of the needs of the patient and family. Assesses and monitors patient condition including vital sign monitoring, recognition of EKG changes, and initiates appropriate nursing interventions. Administers contrast material Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatments that require professional nursing skills Administers conscious sedation and monitors patients as appropriate. Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatment of contrast reactions Intervenes in emergency situations Assists radiologists with special procedures and treatments that require professional nursing skills Assesses need for and administers other medication as appropriate Provides continuity of care for the critically ill patient Demonstrates skill in using special equipment such as monitors, infusion pumps, pacemakers, O2 equipment, ventilators, etc. Documents patient status and nursing interventions Demonstrates ability to prioritize nursing responsibilities within the department EDUCATION Provides health teaching and procedural information to patients and families Provides staff education on CPR, patient care, safety, infection control, etc. In-services other health care professionals regarding radiology nurses’ role, continuity of patient care, and topics related to radiology Assists with orientation of nurses, physicians, technologists, and students Evaluates, prepares, and distributes written patient education materials Individual exceptions may apply only under the discretion of the Medical and Administrative Director MANAGEMENT Acts as a resource person for nursing, medical, and radiology staff Assists with quality improvement and risk management programs Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedure in radiology Participates in the formulation of written standards of care, practice, and governance Practices cost containment Maintains emergency equipment Monitors medications including narcotics Participates in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees COLLABORATION Acts as liaison between radiology and nursing units Utilizes services available in the hospital to continue to remain current in practice Interacts with other health care professional to maintain continuity of quality patient care 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Nursing or related field
Current CT RN state license.
CPR certification.
ACLS certification
Ability to use independent and mature judgment
Above average interpersonal skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent physical assessment skills and the ability to start IV’s
Has a general knowledge of all areas of nursing practice
Ability to work without direct supervision
Maintenance of continuing education credits as required by licensure.
Working knowledge applicable to radiological technology with specific references to anatomy, medical and surgical disease, and scientific principles as applied to radiological technology.
Patient care standards and requirements.
Quality assurance principles and practices.
Customer service principles and practices.
OSHA principles and practices.
TJC standards of practice.
Operate cardiac monitor and emergency equipment
Administer medications
Assess patient’s physical status
Obtain patient health history
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical staff and co-workers.
Venipunctures certificate (where applicable).
Maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
Schedule, organize and complete work in accordance with required workloads.
Read, interpret and follow internal quality standards and government regulations.
Understand and follow specifications and instructions.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Capable of maintaining basic life support (CPR).
Capable of maintaining advanced life support (ACLS).
OSHA Class 1 exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
May involve physical lifting and/or walking.

Nice To Haves

Two year’s experience as a critical care nurse/ambulatory care

Responsibilities

Prioritizes patient needs and functions as patient advocate
Assesses the biological, psychological, sociological and cultural needs of the needs of the patient and family.
Assesses and monitors patient condition including vital sign monitoring, recognition of EKG changes, and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
Administers contrast material
Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatments that require professional nursing skills
Administers conscious sedation and monitors patients as appropriate.
Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatment of contrast reactions
Intervenes in emergency situations
Assists radiologists with special procedures and treatments that require professional nursing skills
Assesses need for and administers other medication as appropriate
Provides continuity of care for the critically ill patient
Demonstrates skill in using special equipment such as monitors, infusion pumps, pacemakers, O2 equipment, ventilators, etc.
Documents patient status and nursing interventions
Demonstrates ability to prioritize nursing responsibilities within the department
Provides health teaching and procedural information to patients and families
Provides staff education on CPR, patient care, safety, infection control, etc.
In-services other health care professionals regarding radiology nurses’ role, continuity of patient care, and topics related to radiology
Assists with orientation of nurses, physicians, technologists, and students
Evaluates, prepares, and distributes written patient education materials
Acts as a resource person for nursing, medical, and radiology staff
Assists with quality improvement and risk management programs
Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedure in radiology
Participates in the formulation of written standards of care, practice, and governance
Practices cost containment
Maintains emergency equipment
Monitors medications including narcotics
Participates in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees
Acts as liaison between radiology and nursing units
Utilizes services available in the hospital to continue to remain current in practice
Interacts with other health care professional to maintain continuity of quality patient care