What are the responsibilities and job description for the OP Radiology Nurse/Nurse Navigator position at Middlesex Health?
Position Highlights
Department: Diagnostic Imaging - Outpatient Center
Hours: Part-Time/24 hours (This is a benefits eligible position).
Shift: Days
Position Summary:
The Nurse Navigator applies the nursing process with patients and families, integrating principles that reflect sensitivity to their age-specific/developmental needs, gender, culture, religion, psychosocial and socioeconomic backgrounds in order to provide evidence-based, holistic care in a manner that respects the worth and dignity of each individual. Also responsible for practicing professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice and Code for Nurses.
Additional Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Takes the lead on biopsies from beginning to end - scheduling, education, greeting and preparing patients, charting, post-procedure care, discharging, follow-up phone-calls, monitor pathology results, ensures appropriate follow-up for surgical consult recommendations
Port access/deaccess
Administer injections
Code cart and AED sign-offs
Other duties, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
RN graduated from an accredited school of nursing, preferably with BSN
3 years’ nursing experience
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Radiology Imaging preferred
Patient Education for those receiving Breast Interventional procedures preferred
Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, coaching, and negotiation skills.
Commitment to principles of transformational leadership and the ANCC Magnet model for nursing services.
Comprehensive Benefits Offered:
Competitive and affordable health benefits (total rewards package)
403(b) retirement plan with company matching
Paid holidays, time off and sick time
Wellness rewards program
Quick commute access from I-84, I-91, Route 9 and surrounding areas
Free parking with shuttle drop-off service
…and much more!
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