Registered Nurse Radiology And Diagnostic Imaging Day Shift

Overview

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse.

• Assess patients and establish intravenous access for administration of contrast, medications and intravenous fluids.
• Deliver intravenous contrast or other IV medications including IV sedation per radiologist order.
• Continuously monitor patient vital signs and patterns during procedures and while in recovery.
• Conduct initial patient assessments, prepare patients for procedures, and perform post-procedure monitoring to watch for complications like bleeding or changes in vital signs.
• Provide pre-procedure instructions, collect medication history, review lab results, and provide intake and assess patients during preoperative phase.
• Initiate care and discharge plan for patients after invasive procedures.
• Provide pre-procedure and follow-up phone calls for patients after invasive procedures.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with physicians, technologists, and other staff to provide safe and effective care.
• Coordinate care between the radiology department and other healthcare units.
• Assist in scheduling Interventional Procedures and CTA Coronary exams.
• Participate actively in the Performance Improvement process to evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered to patients.
• Participate in in-services and staff training programs as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of rooms, adequate stock of supplies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

• Orient patients and family to the new environment and develop rapport with the patient’s family.
• Assist in data collection and analysis of Quality Assurance / CQI monitors; participate in implementation of follow-up actions.
• Effectively utilize the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participate actively on Quality Improvement committees as assigned.
• Assist other personnel as needed.
• Keep up-to-date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment.
• Participate in continuing education activities; attend mandatory scheduled in-service programs; share information gained at conferences with colleagues.
• Respond to hospital codes (Code 9, Code Blue, Nurse Control, etc., as assigned).

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• BLS & IV certification required.
• ACLS required.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience required.
• CRN preferred.
• One year radiology nursing care experience preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

• Graduation from accredited school of Nursing required.
• BSN preferred.

• All patient care areas.
• Frequently prolonged standing/walking.
• Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
• Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

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