Registered Nurse (RN), Radiology Nursing

Job Title: RN

Location: Ambulatory Care Center

Department Name: Radiology Nursing

Req #: 0000212872

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.85 - $64.03 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. The registered nurse assures safety in practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for knowledge of self and others in the patient care team through communication with team members and collaboration. Responsible for consistent evaluation, understands principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific needs. Utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of patient care using appropriate intervention with measurable outcomes toward improvement. Coordinates and directs the activities of the Nursing Care and practice in the Breast Center.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum 5 years' clinical experience
• Available to cover all shifts, including weekend coverage if necessary
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Prior Radiology experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of NJ
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• IV certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT
• 37.5 hours weekly
• 3 days, 12.5 hrs; or 5 days, 7.5 hrs
• Must be available to work weekends
• No holidays
• Must be available to cover open or close

Essential Functions:

• Completes all documentation such as history, education forms, and verbal orders in a timely, complete, and efficient manner
• Ensures proper medical history and accurate patient demographics and medical information is collected
• Maintains a neat, clean and stocked work area
• Maintains positive communication channels, providing feedback to supervisor when appropriate
• Maintains the standards of nursing care which are evidence-based and outcome-driven, and implements the policies and procedures of the ACC
• Participates in Performance Improvement initiatives and completes assignments
• Performs evaluation assessment and reassessment of patients according to applicable department standards in all assigned areas utilizing designated tools/systems
• Provides psychosocial and physical needs for the patient during the prep and procedure
• Staff adjust scheduling to the needs and demands of the department,
• Flexibility and willingness to cover all shifts
• Transmits pertinent patient information to appropriate individual
• Utilizes the nursing process with a multidisciplinary approach in the delivery of patient care
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service
• Adheres to patient rights provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records
• Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors
• Listens and communicates effectively
• Supports teamwork by cooperative problem-solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc.
• Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions
• Organizes work, sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate
• Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department's objectives, policies and procedures
• Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism
• Participates in ongoing education as required

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer