Clinical Nurse - Radiology - Per Diem - Stamford

Registered Nurse, Radiology

The Interventional Radiology Procedures Department performs non-operative treatment & diagnostic procedures on patients that need pain management of spinal and sports-related injuries, and other musculoskeletal problems. The image guided procedures performed are conducted by a board-certified radiologist with a support team of nurses, NPs, PAs and technologists. The procedures and treatments performed include epidural steroid injections - cervical, thoracic, lumbar and caudal, facet joint injections - cervical, thoracic and lumbar, intramuscular and subcutaneous trigger/tender point injections, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, diagnostic and therapeutic injections, musculoskeletal and joint injection/aspirations, nerve blocks, etc.

As an integral member of our Magnet Nursing team, the successful RN candidate will be focused on – patient advocacy and delivering the highest quality of care to our patients! Working in an evidence-based nursing environment that commands excellence every day, you will provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care to our patients and their families in this acute care setting. Our core values center on respect, consideration, compassion for all individuals and maintaining awareness of diverse cultural and religious beliefs. Your capacity to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and promote the highest standards of care and safety is critical to the mission of Nursing in HSS.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with radiologists, nurses, and PAs in an image guided procedures unit
• Prepare patients for procedures including pre- procedure instruction, pre-procedure assessments, intravenous access, and accurate documentation.
• Provides intra-procedure monitoring and medication management according to departmental protocols and radiologist direction.
• Facilitate and ensure safety of patient until transferred to post-procedural recovery area or continuum of care partner.
• Acts as a patient advocate for patient and family members.
• Supports department and organization's goals.

Minimum Requirements

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing required
• 1+ years' of PACU, ICU, Step Down or ED Experience. Procedural area experience preferred.
• NYS RN license and registration required
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required

Essential Qualifications

• HCAHPS/EPIC knowledge preferred
• Your scope of duties will include critical care clinical competence, incorporating physical and emotional assessments, age specific competency, critical thinking skills, and educating patients and their family members regarding their plan of care and clinical pathway.
• Strong patient centered approach with emphasis on providing exemplary and world-class customer service
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Active participant in seeking solutions to problems

Non-Discrimination Policy Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.