Registered Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging

Description

Are you an experienced RN looking for a position in a fast paced, ever changing environment? This RN position in Diagnostic Imaging may be for you! Don’t wait. Join Thompson today!

Part time, D/E with on call requirements

Main Function:

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  To provide, promote, and maintain quality patient care during diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures through education, standards of practice, professional growth and collaboration with other multidisciplinary health care providers.

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  Radiology nursing roles include but are not limited to patient advocate, care coordinator, caregiver, role model, educator, consultant/resource person, communication liaison, manager/administrator, and researcher.

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Required Job Specific Competencies:

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  Demonstrates skill in clinical assessments and procedures, i.e. IV starts, sterile procedures.

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  Exhibits knowledge of the disease process and its effects on health and wellness.

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  Accurately administers medications and IV solutions with attention to interactions, allergies, and physiologic effects.

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  Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.

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  Demonstrates the ability to develop & maintain collaborative working relationships with ancillary departments within the facility.

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  Exhibits leadership skills through ability to take charge after appropriate length of service and experience.

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  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.

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  Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to patients and staff of the health system.

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  Actively supports hospital goals and imperatives and lives the CARES values at all times.

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Qualifications:

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  NY state RN License required

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  BLS required

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  ACLS or will achieve within six months of employment

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  Telemetry certified

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Education:

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  Required – Graduate of an approved school of nursing

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  Preferred – BSN

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Experience:

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  3 to 5 years med/surg. experience-required

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  Skilled at venipuncture

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  Prior experience in Diagnostic Imaging or Critical Care experience strongly preferred

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Complexity of Duties:

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  Responsible for some autonomous decision making in care of emergent and non-emergent Diagnostic Imaging patients.

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  Expected to perform medium to complex problem solving.

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  Able to prioritize and plan for the unexpected, maintaining confident and calm demeanor.

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Position Pay Range: $ /hour

Starting Pay: Based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

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  Bachelor of Science or better in Nursing

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  Associate /Applied Scienc or better in Nursing

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Licenses & Certifications

Required

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  BLS for Healthcare Provid

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  Registered Nurse

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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