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Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC · 9 hours ago

Registered Nurse - Radiology

New Britain, Connecticut

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Midstate Radiology Associates (MRA) is seeking a Full Time Radiology Nurse to work at MidState Medical Center and Hospital of Central Connecticut. The role involves providing quality patient care during diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures through assessment, planning, and collaboration with healthcare providers.

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Responsibilities

Prioritizes patient needs and functions as patient advocate

Assesses the biological, psychological, sociological and cultural needs of the needs of the patient and family

Assesses and monitors patient condition including vital sign monitoring, recognition of EKG changes, and initiates appropriate nursing interventions

Administers contrast material

Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatments that require professional nursing skills

Administers conscious sedation and monitors patients as appropriate

Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatment of contrast reactions

Intervenes in emergency situations

Assists radiologists with special procedures and treatments that require professional nursing skills

Assesses need for and administers other medication as appropriate

Provides continuity of care for the critically ill patient

Demonstrates skill in using special equipment such as monitors, infusion pumps, pacemakers, O2 equipment, ventilators, etc

Documents patient status and nursing interventions

Demonstrates ability to prioritize nursing responsibilities within the department

Provides health teaching and procedural information to patients and families

Provides staff education on CPR, patient care, safety, infection control, etc

In-services other health care professionals regarding radiology nurses’ role, continuity of patient care, and topics related to radiology

Assists with orientation of nurses, physicians, technologists, and students

Evaluates, prepares, and distributes written patient education materials

Acts as a resource person for nursing, medical, and radiology staff

Assists with quality improvement and risk management programs

Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedure in radiology

Participates in the formulation of written standards of care, practice, and governance

Practices cost containment

Maintains emergency equipment

Monitors medications including narcotics

Participates in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees

Acts as liaison between radiology and nursing units

Utilizes services available in the hospital to continue to remain current in practice

Interacts with other health care professional to maintain continuity of quality patient care

Qualification

Current CT RN state licenseACLS certificationCPR certificationBachelor’s degree in NursingCritical care experiencePhysical assessment skillsCustomer service principlesQuality assurance principlesInterpersonal skillsWork independently

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Nursing or related field

Current CT RN state license

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Ability to use independent and mature judgment

Above average interpersonal skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent physical assessment skills and the ability to start IV's

Has a general knowledge of all areas of nursing practice

Ability to work without direct supervision

Maintenance of continuing education credits as required by licensure

Working knowledge applicable to radiological technology with specific references to anatomy, medical and surgical disease, and scientific principles as applied to radiological technology

Patient care standards and requirements

Quality assurance principles and practices

Customer service principles and practices

OSHA principles and practices

TJC standards of practice

Operate cardiac monitor and emergency equipment

Administer medications

Assess patient's physical status

Obtain patient health history

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical staff and co-workers

Venipunctures certificate (where applicable)

Maintain the confidentiality of patient records