( IR) RN

Schedule is 3 days a week / 8- 430

Long Term Temp Assignment / Could go 3-6 months

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a IR Registered Nurse / Will train Nuclear medicine ) Days -. In this role, the successful candidate carries out patient care responsibilities with emphasis on decision-making related to the steps in the nursing process to include assessment, diagnosis, and identification of expected outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides competent, safe and compassionate care based on established Patient Care and Nursing Standards. As a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, formulates the initial plan of care with the provider (physician or nurse practitioner) and collaborates with them to implement a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care to achieve expected outcomes; utilizes principles of assignment and delegation consistent with the NY State Nurse Practice Act.

Job Responsibilities:

Collects patient healthcare data systematically and on an ongoing basis using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.
Collaborates with the members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships.
Participates in coordination of unit activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane and caring environment.
Supports the mission, philosophy, standards goals and objectives of the institution, the Departments of Nursing and the Health strategic area.
Demonstrates ability to differentiate those activities which are professional nursing practice, and those that may be delegated to ancillary staff.
Participates in quality improvement programs and activities that promote patient, family, physician and staff satisfaction.
Participates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence-based practice.
Maintains awareness of current evidence-based practice and uses research applicable to patient care.
Participates in the unit base quality and performance improvement program consistent with the clinical service and departmental program.
Utilizes resources to meet individual learning need and promote professional development in clinical practice.
Engages in self-assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities.
Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
Educates the patient and family to facilitate and promote health adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
Evaluates the patients progress toward attainment of expected outcomes.
Participates in designated activities related to professional standards, New York State Nurse Practice Act and regulations of relevant outside agencies, e.g., NY State Department of Health, The Joint Commission, etc.
Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
Implements interventions identified in the plan of care.
Develops a plan of care that prescribes intervention to attain expected outcomes.
Identifies expected outcomes and anticipates unexpected or adverse outcomes as individualized to the patient.
Analyzes assessment and reassessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Licensure: Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York. BLS Certified through the American Heart Association. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required with a minimum of 2 years of IR Nuclear medicine nursing experience required. Membership in pertinent of professional organizations preferred. Others: Fluent written and spoken English language skills, physical stamina, manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert, ACLS and PALS required.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

• Active NYS RN license
• Bachelor's Degree - Nursing preferred
• BLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years experience as a IR RN / Nuclear Medicine is huge plus