Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Our interventional radiology department is a four procedure room suite providing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for inpatient, outpatient and Emergency Department patients. Working with a team of medical imaging staff, we provide scheduled procedures Monday - Friday and are available for emergent treatment on a 24 hour basis. Our highly trained nurses provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care for stable and critically ill patient populations from the time they arrive in the department until time of departure. The interventional radiology nurses provide care to patients in all medical imaging areas including diagnostic x-ray, nuclear medicine, MRI, ultrasound and CT scan.

Organization Highlights:

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions. Our Unit practice counsels, and open-door guiding principle gives all our employees a voice.

• Environment of Care: Practice in an environment that is safe, supportive with a professional & healthy atmosphere. Safe parking that is within a block radius of the hospital for only $6 per pay.

• Professional Development: Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.

• Work/Life: We are always willing to negotiate shift and find a schedule that works for you. Free on campus fitness center available for all staff.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care with a team approach with Interventional Radiologists, vascular surgeons, and medical imaging staff.

• Assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from arrival to transfer out of procedural area.

• Monitor and assist with procedures, deliver care modalities including care of critically ill patients while in the lab.

• Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.

• Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.

• Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.

• Act as mentor, educator, consultant/collaborator, and navigator for students and new colleagues.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

• Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing according to NYS requirements.

• National certification preferred, along with 1-2 years acute med surg or ICU experience.

• Orientation and continuing education and updates and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Career Advancement:

• Clinical ladder opportunities & incentives with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.

• Career path to leadership roles as team leader, preceptor, mentor, coordinator/management.

Mission Statement:

• We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

• To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values:

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Work Environment and Hazards:

• Clinical setting. Exposure Class I

Physical Demands:

• Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.

• Occasional exposure to conditions which may be considered particularly disagreeable to sight, touch, sound, smell & tastes; May encounter fumes, orders, dusts, mists & gases, along with biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.); Occasionally subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.

• Includes the need to be physically & mentally capable to perform nursing processes.

Work Contact Group:

• All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By:

• Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.

Pay Range: $38.75 - $54.85

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran