Radiology Nurse

Job Description

Full Time Day Shift (Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm alternating with 8am-4pm, possible occasional weekend and on-call)

Position Summary:& The Radiology Nurse plays a crucial role in providing direct patient care within the dynamic field of radiology. Collaborating with patients, families, peers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. Through patient assessment, care planning, and implementation of medical and nursing regimens, the Radiology Nurse upholds the hospital's philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. Demonstrating leadership skills, commitment to professional accountability, and ongoing growth, the Radiology Nurse contributes to the excellence of patient care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Understand and adhere to performance standards, policies, and behaviors.

Utilize the nursing process to address age-specific patient needs in all facets of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/environment, and discharge planning.

Apply appropriate decision-making steps, recognizing and prioritizing patient care and unit-based issues, taking action as needed.

Collaborate and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Integrate patient rights and nursing ethics into daily work practices.

Adhere to infection control standards, minimizing the risk of nosocomial infections for patients and staff.

Uphold the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals.

Delegate activities to ancillary staff following the State Nurse Practice Act.

Abide by the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice.

Support, promote, and practice within the Professional Nursing Practice Model.

Contribute to sustaining and advancing the Magnet model.

Actively participate in Performance Improvement initiatives.

Fulfill competency requirements and attend mandatory in-services.

Attend staff meetings as required/requested.

Utilize cost containment practices.

Assume Charge Nurse responsibility as required.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education Experience Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration.

Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) required for all external RNs hired on or after January 1st, 2018.

RNs hired between January 1st, 2016, and January 1st, 2018, must have a minimum of a BSN or show evidence of enrollment and completion of BSN by January 1st, 2020.

RNs hired before January 1st, 2016, must have a BSN by January 1st, 2022.

Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends and practices in patient care.

One year of acute care nursing experience preferred (excluding medical surgical or step-down).

BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.

ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs as of January 1st, 2017 (except NICU and OR RNs).

PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for specified units; must be obtained within 6-12 months of hire.

NRP certification is required for specified units; must be obtained within 6 months for newly hired nurses.