Variable Hours Officer - RN - Diagnostic

Variable Hours Officer - RN - Diagnostic

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Practice Administrator and Medical Director; the Diagnostic Radiology Registered Nurse (RN) performs all duties associated with provision of effective and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families. This position is located at The Spiral (504 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001).

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients before administration of contrast material for CT, MRI or other imaging studies.
• Monitors patients throughout the procedure. Obtains appropriate history including allergies and follows recordkeeping best practices for documenting.
• Establishes intravenous access for contrast and medication administration.
• Provides safe and accurate administration of medication and intravenous fluids in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
• Performs physical, psychological, and cognitive status assessments of patients.
• Performs POC testing for Glucose, Creatinine and Pregnancy and ensures that log information is entered accurately.
• Monitors patient while in the imaging area for change in status and implements appropriate intervention; including contacting physician if needed.
• Collaborates with care team to conduct ongoing education for patients and their caregivers, including but not limited to reviewing Columbia policies and instructions.
• Conducts procedure;
  Initiate care and discharge plan for patient's pre and post imaging procedures.
• Identifies and corrects problems or safety and quality concerns as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
• Responsible for ensuring that safety equipment is properly maintained by Security, notifying them if Banyan Box is locked.
• Responsible for maintaining required checklist for equipment related to patient care. Responsible for maintenance and storage of medication, syringe, catheter inventory and supplies related to patient care. Shares observations, such as low inventory or upcoming expirations.
• Recognizes when oral contrast needs to be administered for imaging studies and administers when indicated.
• Manages advanced intravenous access including PICC lines and power ports.
• Maintains and updates refrigerator temperature log daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• 4 years of related experience required.
• New York State RN License required.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.

Other Requirements

• Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.
• Must display courtesy and empathy toward patients, co-workers and physicians.
• Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
• Must be able to move around freely and assist in the lifting of physically compromised patients.
• Must possess sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform task related to the patient; sits, stands, bends and walks intermittently throughout the day; must lift patients and supplies.
• Will work in a medical facility subject to electrical, chemical, magnetic and radiant hazards; exposure to infectious disease and lifting hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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