RN Radiology

RN Radiology

Position Summary

Provides quality nursing care through the application of the nursing process using evidence-based practice, focusing on excellent outcomes and patient experience within the framework of Shared Governance.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Facilitate and Coordinate Focused Care
• Complete Documentation of Care
• Maintain Professional Development
• Provide Education to patient and family
• Act as Patient Advocate
• Maintain Patient Safety
• Other duties as assigned

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

HMC employees, Providers, Patients and Family, Visitors & Vendors

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position)

Nursing Coordinator Medical Imaging

Supervises (position(s)

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

Required

All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

Required

Minimum of three years experience in nursing

Preferred

Acute care experience

License, Registry or Certification :

Required

Current NJ RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS certification.

Preferred

Certification in Radiology Nursing

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

Required

Must pass annual clinical competency based program and mandated in-service education. Unit specific skills may include but not limited to IV therapy, basic arrhythmia interpretation, vent training, critical care, conscious sedation, Bi-Pap/CPAP and EndTidal CO2. Skills will be determined by a challenge exam and/or skill performance or by completion of a Staff Development course.