RN - Imaging

Summit Health CityMD•Florham Park, NJ

About The Position

The RN in the Imaging Department assists with coronary CT angiography (CCTA). Cross-training for breast imaging and assisting with breast biopsies is preferred. The nurse supports the physician and staff with daily coordination of patient care and physician access, serves as a liaison between patients, staff, and physicians, maintains efficient patient flow, and delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy. The role includes preparing patients and pertinent information for visits; collecting and labeling laboratory specimens; prioritizing care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures; obtaining and documenting vital signs; administering and documenting injections; reviewing medication lists and allergies; and using telephone triage protocols. The RN also schedules appointments, enters orders, arranges referrals and consultations, documents in the EHR and Practice Management System, and follows medication, prescription-refill, safety, and medical-waste procedures. The RN communicates concerns promptly to the Office Supervisor/Manager, checks and maintains emergency-equipment logs, facilitates transitions of care to an urgent care center or hospital, and maintains proficiency with department-specific equipment, reporting malfunctions. General duties include helping order and maintain supplies, adapting to various work schedules, and performing other duties as required. The position may require commuting to satellite offices as needed. The schedule is Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The stated pay range is $43.61–$54.52 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors including experience and location.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
New Jersey State Nursing License required.
BLS certification required.
0–1 years of experience stated; 2–4 years of experience preferred.
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to perform diverse assignments within time limitations and with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to use problem-solving, critical-thinking, and priority-setting skills.
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.
Physical ability to push and pull; lift heavy objects, carts, or items; move from place to place; maneuver the body while stationary; use hand and finger dexterity; maintain balance while climbing, bending, or reaching; and sustain activities such as typing, standing, bending, and walking.
Potential exposure to chemicals, chemotherapy, fumes, loud noises, vibration, extreme temperatures, confined spaces, dust, mold, pollen, magnetic fields, radiation, sharps, latex, and blood-borne or other infectious hazards, including blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, or tissue specimens. Contact with patients or patient specimens and unplanned or unexpected exposure are possible.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Cross-training in breast imaging and assisting with breast biopsies preferred.
Experience with standard office equipment such as a phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, and email/voice mail preferred.
Experience with standard office technology in a Windows-based environment preferred.
Experience with patient-care equipment preferred.
Experience with an EHR, Practice Management System, and departmental or ancillary systems preferred.
2–4 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with coronary CT angiography (CCTA).
Assist physicians and staff with daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
Act as a liaison between patients, staff, and physicians, and maintain efficient patient flow.
Deliver direct patient care within licensure scope and in accordance with SMG policy.
Collect and accurately label laboratory specimens according to departmental guidelines.
Prioritize care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
Prepare patients and pertinent information for visits.
Communicate problems, concerns, and issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager promptly and appropriately.
Verify patient identity before providing or documenting care.
Use EHR tasking appropriately and document patient care accurately in the EHR.
Obtain and document required vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight.
Administer and document injections according to protocol.
Follow telephone triage protocols and document appropriately in the EHR.
Schedule appointments according to department guidelines.
Follow universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
Review and update medication lists; follow prescription-control and refill procedures; document known allergies in the EHR.
Enter orders and schedule appointments in the Practice Management System and EHR.
Provide referrals and consultation orders appropriately and promptly in the Practice Management System and EHR.
Check and maintain emergency-equipment logs according to policy.
Facilitate transitions of care to an urgent care center or hospital.
Maintain proficiency with department-specific equipment and promptly troubleshoot and report malfunctions.
Assist with ordering and maintaining supplies as assigned.
Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules and perform other duties as required.
Commute to satellite offices as needed.