Registered Nurse

Med Star Radiology Network - Southern Maryland

Join an energetic, patient-focused team! Med Star Radiology Network is currently seeking an experienced Breast Health Navigator for a Full-time position to support our outpatient imaging centers located in Maryland and Washington DC.

Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, Clinical Manager, or Clinical Director, the Registered Nurse:

• Is a highly skilled clinician utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to patient care service delivery.
• Manages care at a highly developed skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians, & other members of the health care team.
• Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Hybrid-Remote Schedule after training
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with Company Match and Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

May serve as a lead navigator for a designated shift and/or serve as back up to the mammography department if applicable.

Mentors/provides guidance to other Breast health Navigators and Mammography technologists/Assistants.

Performs breast imaging procedures and related techniques, producing data at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.

Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

• Mentors staff, orients new employees.
• Supervision and scheduling of nursing staff.
• Assumes leadership role in absence of supervisor or manager as assigned and assists supervisor or manager with administrative or project duties as assigned.
• May serve as competent monitor during procedures requiring conscious sedation.
• Collaborates with Imaging Center staff to facilitate timely patient care.
• Exercises sound judgment and recognize point/need to elevate issues or concerns.
• As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
• Competently assists with assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care.
• Identifies patients and assists technologists with patient preparation and positioning.
• Prepares patient for procedure by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
• Provides optimal patient care by explaining procedure to patient and answering questions.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Competently prepares, measures, and delivers oral contrast to patients under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner.
• Accesses power ports per procedure.
• Monitors and records the physiological condition of patients.
• Functions as liaison with primary care departments.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, treatment area, equipment, and supplies.
• Serves, manages, and supports internal and external…