RN Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology

Scranton, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Job Summary:

Radiology is a dynamic and growing field within healthcare right now. From cutting edge tech and the integration of machine learning the future of Radiology is teeming with possibilities!

Job Duties:

The RN in Interventional Radiology provides primary nursing support to the physicianand patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patients condition.

New Hiring Incentive of up to $25000 for eligible new hires
Full time 40 hours weekly 10-hour shifts shifts range from 7:30 am end at 6 pm; 4 days per week after orientation is completed.
One year of acute care RN work experience is required and RN critical care experience is preferred.
BLS ACLS and PALS is preferred at time of hire and required after hire Union: Yes

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

Full benefits (health dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance parental leave pay military leave pay and a free membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare eldercare & pet care. Access free legal guidance mental health visits work-life support digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance identity theft protection universal life and pet and legal insurance

Position Details:

Provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patients condition. Provides patient education promotes an understanding of the condition and adheres with the treatment plan. The Registered Clinic Nurse functions in the spirit of teamwork is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in the clinic. Assists other team members on the unit.

Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plan with providers.
Obtains and documents patient medical history chief complaint vital signs and provides basic medical data base for provider and prepares patient for examinations.
Oversees chart checks insuring that all patient completed testing is available for provider visit.
Assists providers in procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedites laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
Provides instruction to ensure patients understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
Inserts monitors regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider.
Administers medications IV push medications and topical medications.
Routinely inspects and observes condition and operations of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identify need for preventative and corrective maintenance.
May clean sterilize and prepare instruments according to established protocols to ensure required level of aseposis and adequate availability.
Cleans and sets up procedure rooms between cases ensures required level of aseposis availability of appropriate instruments and equipment and preparation of patient.
Educate patients on all aspects of medication and treatments as appropriate.
Assists in all aspects of day to day clinic activity.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RNState of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Clinical Skills Communication Interpersonal Communication Organizing Preceptor Skills Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients our members our community and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Location:Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)Shift:Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Worker Type:RegularExemption Status:NoJob Summary:Radiology is a dynamic and growing field within healthcare right now. From cutting edge tech and the integration of machine learning the f...