REGISTERED NURSE RADIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT 25219

Job Duties

• Assess patients and establish intravenous access for administration of contrast, medications and intravenous fluids.
• Deliver intravenous contrast or other IV medications including IV sedation per radiologist order.
• Continuously monitoring patient vital signs and patterns during procedures and while in recovery.
• Congducting initial patient assessments, preparing patients for procedures, and performing post-procedure monitoring to watch for complications like bleeding or changes in vital signs.
• Provide pre-procedure instructions, collect medication history, review lab results, and provide intake and assess patients during preoperative phase.
• Initiate care and discharge plan for patients after invasive procedures.
• Provide pre-procedure and follow-up phone calls for patients after invasive procedures.
• Effective communication and collaboration with physicians, technologists, and other staff are essential for providing safe and effective care.
• Coordinate care between the radiology department and other healthcare units.
• Assist in scheduling Interventional Procedures and CTA Coronary exams.
• Participates actively in the Performance Improvement process to evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered to patients.
• Participates in in-services and staff training programs as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of rooms, adequate stock of supplies, and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Other Duties

• Orients patient's family to new environment; develops rapport with patient's family.
• Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality Assurance/CQI monitors; participates in implementation of follow up action.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participates actively on Quality Improvement committees as assigned.
• Assists other personnel as needed.
• Keeps up-to-date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment.
• Participates in continuing education activities; attends mandatory scheduled in-service programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.
• Responds to hospital codes (Code 9, Code Blue, Nurse Control, etc., as assigned).

Position Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• BLS & IV certification required.
• ACLS required
• Minimum 2 Years Clinical Experience Required
• CRN preferred.
• One Year Radiology Nursing Care Experience Preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program with completion expected within three (3) years of start date.

Job Setting/Physical Demand

• All patient care areas.
• Frequently prolonged standing/walking.
• Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
• Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown.

Pay

Salary Commensurate With Experience Within Posted Range. $46.94-$66.43/ Hour DIFFERENTIALS: WEEKEND $2.25 PER HR EVE DIFF- 10% NIGHT 12% /CHARGE PAY $2.25 PER HR

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.