RN Intervention Rad-Nursing

Under the Supervision of the Director of Diagnostics and the Chief Radiologist, and in accordance with the approved policies and procedures, the Interventional Radiology Nurse provides quality nursing care in an effort to promote comfort and healing and achieve the best possible clinical outcomes.

The Registered Professional Nurse will

Maintain patient confidentiality, Use the nursing process and approved nursing standards to provide safe and successful quality care, Provide ongoing education to both the patient and their families, Maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education/inservice programs/departmental competencies/self development activities, and Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide quality patient care.

na Requirements: EDUCATION:

Minimum:

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in related field.

LICENSE

Minimum:

• Current NYS license.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• BLS & ACLS certifications required through the RQI system during clinical orientation.
• Coronary Care obtained within six months of hire.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

• One year of critical care experience.
• Ability to perform technical aspects of position.
• Position requires excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred:

• Experience in interventional radiology/ICU/ED area.

SKILLS

Minimum:

• Ability to facilitate project management, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
• Familiarity with JCAHO requirements.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication (written and oral), analytical, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Computer literacy.

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Moderate sedation competency within six months of hire into this position.

Preferred:

• Experience with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and power point.

Compensation: $41.93 - $52.44