Registered Nurse - Women's Diagnostic Svs - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health•Red Bank, NJ

15d•$44

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Registered Nurse in Women’s imaging, will interface with the breast health team and assist with the coordination of all aspects of screening mammography; diagnostic imaging, biopsy procedures, film consultations, support services and education for women receiving services in the Women’s Center. This position provides clinical and administrative functions as required in support of the Women’s Center services and participates in maintaining a safe, cost-effective patient care environment. This position will act as a liaison between the patient and the referring physician office to obtain all necessary prescriptions, patient information and medical clearance when necessary. S/he will appropriately track all pathology results and work with the Breast Imagers on delivering results in a timely manner. S/he will identify and assist patient and families in eliminating potential barriers to care by identifying and referring to appropriate resources. S/he will refer 100% of all positive patients to the Oncology Nurse Navigators, and will be an integral part of and professional member of the Interdisciplinary team coordination promoting optimal patient care in Women’s Imaging. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse Women's Imaging at Hackensack Meridian includes: Identifying and educating patients through multiple access points and working closely to assist them in navigating the system of multidisciplinary care Assisting with authorizations, appointments, scheduling and document preparation for diagnostic and/or biopsy procedures Providing patient care during biopsies Notifying patients of negative results Tracking outcomes for medical audits Being an innovative, compassionate and caring partner from diagnosis through survivorship.

Requirements

Current and valid RN License in the State of New Jersey is required
CPR/BLS Certification by American Heart Association
Five (5) or more years of nursing experience
Must have excellent communication and team working skills
Must be self-directed

Nice To Haves

Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) is preferred
Oncology/radiology nursing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Identifying and educating patients through multiple access points and working closely to assist them in navigating the system of multidisciplinary care
Assisting with authorizations, appointments, scheduling and document preparation for diagnostic and/or biopsy procedures
Providing patient care during biopsies
Notifying patients of negative results
Tracking outcomes for medical audits
Being an innovative, compassionate and caring partner from diagnosis through survivorship.
Interface with the breast health team and assist with the coordination of all aspects of screening mammography; diagnostic imaging, biopsy procedures, film consultations, support services and education for women receiving services in the Women’s Center.
Provide clinical and administrative functions as required in support of the Women’s Center services and participates in maintaining a safe, cost-effective patient care environment.
Act as a liaison between the patient and the referring physician office to obtain all necessary prescriptions, patient information and medical clearance when necessary.
Appropriately track all pathology results and work with the Breast Imagers on delivering results in a timely manner.
Identify and assist patient and families in eliminating potential barriers to care by identifying and referring to appropriate resources.
Refer 100% of all positive patients to the Oncology Nurse Navigators, and will be an integral part of and professional member of the Interdisciplinary team coordination promoting optimal patient care in Women’s Imaging.