RN NYSNA-Radiology

Job DetailsJob Location

• Corporate -
• Oneida,
• NY 13421Salary
• Range: $36.37 - $53.61
• HourlyJob
• Shift: DaysPosition Summary The Radiology RN provides nursing care to outpatients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Responsibilities include admitting, assessing, monitoring, and recovering outpatients before and after procedures; administering medications as ordered; monitoring patient responses; and collaborating with radiology providers to ensure safe, high-quality care. The RN performs other related duties and procedures as assigned, in accordance with NYSNA collective bargaining agreement, Oneida Health policies, and New York State nursing regulations.

Schedule

4 days, 8 hours worked each day. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care · Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures. · Performs pre-procedure assessments, including review of medical history, laboratory results, allergies, and informed consent verification. · Prepares patients physically and emotionally for procedures, providing education and addressing patient and family concerns. · Administers medications, including moderate sedation and contrast agents, in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and scope of practice. · Monitors patients intra-procedure and post-procedure, including vital signs, level of consciousness, pain, and potential complications. · Provides post-procedure recovery care, discharge teaching, and follow-up instructions. Patient Safety and Quality · Maintains strict adherence to infection prevention, radiation safety, and sterile technique standards. · Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient emergencies and changes in condition. · Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic medical record. · Participates in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities. Collaboration and Communication · Works collaboratively with radiologists, advanced practice providers, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. · Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. · Participates in handoff communication to ensure continuity of care. Professional Practice · Practices within the scope of professional nursing standards, New York State Nurse Practice Act, and Oneida Health policies. · Maintains required licensure, certifications, and competencies. · Participates in mandatory education, staff meetings, and in-service training. Additional Responsibilities · Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with job classification and in accordance with hospital policy, professional nursing standards, and the NYSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement QualificationsQualifications Education · Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing). Licensure and Certification · Current New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing. · Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. · Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or required within a specified timeframe, per department policy. Experience · Previous experience in interventional radiology, critical care, ambulatory surgery, or procedural nursing preferred. · Moderate sedation experience preferred. · Experience with IV insertions and port draws preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills. · Knowledge of interventional radiology procedures, equipment, and patient care standards. · Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced ambulatory procedural environment. · Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills. · Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in emergent situations. Physical Requirements · Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the department for extended periods. · Ability to assist with patient positioning and transfers, with or without reasonable accommodation. · Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment and perform clinical procedures. Work Environment · Ambulatory interventional radiology setting with exposure to bloodborne pathogens, contrast media, radiation, and other clinical hazards, with appropriate protective measures in place