Registered Nurse - Imaging - Cayuga Health System

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Registered Nurse Imaging

This is a professional position responsible for the coordination of outpatient and inpatient services for Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca. This position will be responsible to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate services provided for patients. This position is dynamic and requires that the RN function as a procedure nurse as well as to support the clinical needs of all patients that utilize Imaging services at Main Campus, East Campus and Cayuga Park Campus. This person is responsible for linking the hospital and physicians by providing services for inpatients and outpatients. These services include but are not limited to preadmission nursing assessments, testing, care, and coordinating these inpatient and outpatient procedures with the physicians and/or other groups as appropriate. Also includes the post procedure care and assessment of the inpatient and outpatient procedure patients. Does related work as required. Promotes quality patient care by establishing and monitoring standards of care. May function as a designated charge nurse.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain emergency readiness through daily, weekly and monthly emergency equipment checks. Equipment includes; Adult Crash Cart, Pediatric Broslow Cart, Narcotic Reversal Boxes, Contrast Reaction Boxes and emergency airway supplies in all patient care areas.
• Provide nursing care before, during and after completion of a special procedure; IV access, blood sampling, pre and post assessments, medication management, monitoring, patient education, patient mobility support, nursing interventions as needed to deliver individualized care.
• Respond to all clinical needs with the imaging departments of CHS Main Campus, East Campus and Cayuga Park.
• Serve as an outward facing representative of the Imaging Department with regard to ordering provider office communication.
• Perform pre-procedure and post-procedure education.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience - Previous cardiac or critical care nursing experience strongly encouraged. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Licensure - Current NYS Registered Nursing license

• Certifications - Will obtain BLS during introductory period. ACLS certification must be obtained prior to completion of the introductory period.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite 101 Harris Dates Dr Ithaca, NY 14850
• Less than 25%

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $35.63 to $44.18 per [hour / year]

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