Registered Nurse

Job Description

Main Street Radiology is seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse for our Interventional Department. This candidate will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality patient care and assisting with interventional procedures under the guidance of a physician.

Key Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse:

Perform comprehensive assessments of patients before, during, and after interventional radiology procedures.

Administer medications for possible sedation as ordered by the physician and monitor patients' responses during procedures.

Assist in the preparation and setup of necessary equipment and supplies for each interventional procedure.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary medical team, including physicians, radiologists, and technologists, to coordinate care for patients.

Monitor patient vital signs, provide continuous patient monitoring, and respond appropriately to any changes in the patient's condition or needs.

Ensure accurate documentation of patient data, including pre-procedure and post-procedure assessments, medication administration, and patient outcomes.

Educate patients and their families about the interventional radiology procedure, potential risks, and necessary post-procedure care.

Requirements of the Registered Nurse:

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NY RN License

Interventional experience preferred but willing to train

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the radiologist and/or technical manager is responsible for assessing the nursing needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients undergoing procedures at MSR according to the mission, goals, philosophy and policies and procedure. Maintains standards of patient care. Participates in the education of the staff. Conducts QA studies and attends staff meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited school

Licensed or Certified by the New York State Department of Health

Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

STANDARDS OF EMPLOYMENT

Report to work in attire that is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment

Wear proper identification at all times while on duty

Maintain confidentiality of all patient information at all times

Report to work on time and meet acceptable standard for attendance

Follow the Main Street Radiology Code of Conduct

JOB DUTIES:

Identify each patient and review each patient’s requisition for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information. Explain the procedure to the patient and answer any questions they might have.

Review the patient prescription and identify and report any discrepancy

Review the patient questionnaire and identify and report any descrepency

Assesses patient condition before, during and after examination. Report and document any pertinent information

Responds quickly and initiates treatment of patients experiencing a contrast reaction

Communicates with the referring physician and their office as needed

Documents as needed any data pertinent to the care of the patient in the medical record

Coordinate examinations to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care and assist in the management of workflow

Maintains injection area for optimum efficiency

Ensures that the integrity of the emergency stat kit

Monitors inventory of supplies and notifies technical manager when stock is low

Checks the defibrillator on a daily basis

Monitors medications as per policy

Knowledge of radiation and magnetic safety

Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines

Promote collaborative working relationship with colleagues. Participate in the orientation and training of new employees Contribute to the overall improvement of the facility by offering suggestions and training

Maintain confidentiality of all center information

Initiate applicable “incident reports” by the end of the shift

Report all hazards that could harm patients, visitors or other employees to the appropriate party

Establish and maintains a good rapport and cooperative relationship with centers staff

Establish and maintains a good rapport and cooperative relationship with centers staff

Monitor inventory of supplies and notifies technical manager when stock is low

Performs other duties as necessary

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Capability to be independently mobile

Ability to manage physically aggressive patients

Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance, reach, stoop and bend while maintaining a good mechanical position

Ability to perform tasks for long periods with multiple distractions.

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate equipment.

Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, hear equipment alarms.

Ability to work within a limited space.