Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in towns The Medical Imaging RadiologyRN Clinician will be responsible for representing ECHN to the Radiology Intervention patient in both the outpatient and inpatient setting The Radiology nurse will report directly to the Manager of Vascular and Cardiology Services and indirectly to the Team Leader of Interventional Radiology The RadiologyRN Clinician provides nursing care by assessing the patient pre intra and post procedure and assisting the Radiologist in the various diagnostic radiology testingExamples are Interventional angiography US guided thorocentesis paracentesis CT guided biopsies and any pt care needs that come up in the Medical Imaging Department The RadiologyRN Clinician will administer moderate sedation and other prescribed medication or pharmacological agents preintra and post radiology procedureimaging testParticipates in the operational duties of the department such as but not limited to Quality Improvement Policy and Procedure maintenance revising and development of billing and gathering of statistical data developing departmental educational opportunities and participating in the on going growth and maintenance of the excellent customer services provided to all that ECHN serves as well as assisting the Manager in maximizing the departmentrsquos financial resourcesThe RadiologyRN Clinician also provides educational resources for patients and assesses each patient for understanding of procedures post procedural education and lifestyle modifications necessary for maintaining optimum health and assists the department in planning and implementing new programs within the departmentThe Radiology RN Clinician accepts on call responsibilities for the Medical Imaging DepartmentCOMPETENCIESmiddot Must be proficient in cardiac monitoring administration of moderate sedation and be IV competentmiddot Must have strong verbal and written English communication skills in order to interface with staff and instruct patientsESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob Specific Competency Assesses the patientrsquos condition and care needs by collecting accurate and thorough data on admission and on an ongoing basis through the performance of cultural and psychosocial assessment including review of the medical record as per department policyExemplary Recognizes subtle abnormalities in the patientrsquos condition and anticipates the effect on outcomes Accurately identifies actual and potential nursing diagnoses andor problems by grouping and analyzing assessment date in order to identify specific patient issues or needsExemplary Considers interdisciplinary issues in the formulation of nursing diagnoses Assesses patient andor family learning needs including the ability and readiness to learn by identifying and arranging appropriate resources to assist in the educational processExemplary Anticipates specific educational needs including specialized discharge concerns Accurately completes necessary documentation of all aspects of the nursing process on an ongoing basis in a timely manner as per departmental policy and regularly acts as a resource to others regarding documentation issuesExemplary Makes specific recommendations to improve the documentation process Plans nursing actions to ensure individual patient centered care integrating family patient andor multidisciplinary staff assessments in order to develop a comprehensive plan of careExemplary Integrates and arranges for collaborative meetings as needed Begins discharge on admission and updates it throughout the hospitalization keeping the Case Manager or Nursing units well informed of patient needsExemplary Anticipates complex discharge needs and intervene appropriately Appropriately delegates duties and tasks to team members developing opportunities to promote growth of subordinates andor peersExemplary Mentors team members to develop their maximum potential within their scope of practice Uses therapeutic interventions to implement the patientrsquos plan of care implements prescribed medical and psychosocial nursing interventions appropriately and applies advanced nursing skills appropriately in a variety of settingsExemplary Participates in the development of standards procedures andor policies Provides andor coordinates patientfamily education based on assessed needs creatively adjusting education to the patientrsquos needs and ensuring adequate needsExemplary Analyzes trends in the patientrsquos needs researches literature contributes to the development of patient education resources Consistently prepares and administers medications and IV fluids accurately according to departmental policies while collaborating with the healthcare team to provide appropriate medication for patientrsquos conditionExemplary Identifies potential problems in medication administration and makes recommendations for quality improvement measures Consistently anticipates emergency situations and takes action to prevent or minimize a negative outcome while demonstrating the ability to organize and delegate appropriately in emergenciesExemplary Takes appropriate action to improve the emergency response system Evaluates the plan of care and patientrsquos response to planned intervention and makes appropriate modifications to the plan of careExemplary Creatively designs and implements interventions to minimize the patientrsquos length of stay and maintains positive patient outcomes Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in towns The Medical Imaging RadiologyRN Clinician will be responsible for representing ECHN to the Radiology Intervention patient in both the outpatient and inpatient setting The Radiology nurse will report directly to the Manager of Vascular and Cardiology Services and indirectly to the Team Leader of Interventional Radiology The RadiologyRN Clinician provides nursing care by assessing the patient pre intra and post procedure and assisting the Radiologist in the various diagnostic radiology testingExamples are Interventional angiography US guided thorocentesis paracentesis CT guided biopsies and any pt care needs that come up in the Medical Imaging Department The RadiologyRN Clinician will administer moderate sedation and other prescribed medication or pharmacological agents preintra and post radiology procedureimaging testParticipates in the operational duties of the department such as but not limited to Quality Improvement Policy and Procedure maintenance revising and development of billing and gathering of statistical data developing departmental educational opportunities and participating in the on going growth and maintenance of the excellent customer services provided to all that ECHN serves as well as assisting the Manager in maximizing the departmentrsquos financial resourcesThe RadiologyRN Clinician also provides educational resources for patients and assesses each patient for understanding of procedures post procedural education and lifestyle modifications necessary for maintaining optimum health and assists the department in planning and implementing new programs within the departmentThe Radiology RN Clinician accepts on call responsibilities for the Medical Imaging DepartmentCOMPETENCIESmiddot Must be proficient in cardiac monitoring administration of moderate sedation and be IV competentmiddot Must have strong verbal and written English communication skills in order to interface with staff and instruct patientsESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob Specific Competency Assesses the patientrsquos condition and care needs by collecting accurate and thorough data on admission and on an ongoing basis through the performance of cultural and psychosocial assessment including review of the medical record as per department policyExemplary Recognizes subtle abnormalities in the patientrsquos condition and anticipates the effect on outcomes Accurately identifies actual and potential nursing diagnoses andor problems by grouping and analyzing assessment date in order to identify specific patient issues or needsExemplary Considers interdisciplinary issues in the formulation of nursing diagnoses Assesses patient andor family learning needs including the ability and readiness to learn by identifying and arranging appropriate resources to assist in the educational processExemplary Anticipates specific educational needs including specialized discharge concerns Accurately completes necessary documentation of all aspects of the nursing process on an ongoing basis in a timely manner as per departmental policy and regularly acts as a resource to others regarding documentation issuesExemplary Makes specific recommendations to improve the documentation process Plans nursing actions to ensure individual patient centered care integrating family patient andor multidisciplinary staff assessments in order to develop a comprehensive plan of careExemplary Integrates and arranges for collaborative meetings as needed Begins discharge on admission and updates it throughout the hospitalization keeping the Case Manager or Nursing units well informed of patient needsExemplary Anticipates complex discharge needs and intervene appropriately Appropriately delegates duties and tasks to team members developing opportunities to promote growth of subordinates andor peersExemplary Mentors team members to develop their maximum potential within their scope of practice Uses therapeutic interventions to implement the patientrsquos plan of care implements prescribed medical and psychosocial nursing interventions appropriately and applies advanced nursing skills appropriately in a variety of settingsExemplary Participates in the development of standards procedures andor policies Provides andor coordinates patientfamily education based on assessed needs creatively adjusting education to the patientrsquos needs and ensuring adequate needsExemplary Analyzes trends in the patientrsquos needs researches literature contributes to the development of patient education resources Consistently prepares and administers medications and IV fluids accurately according to departmental policies while collaborating with the healthcare team to provide appropriate medication for patientrsquos conditionExemplary Identifies potential problems in medication administration and makes recommendations for quality improvement measures Consistently anticipates emergency situations and takes action to prevent or minimize a negative outcome while demonstrating the ability to organize and delegate appropriately in emergenciesExemplary Takes appropriate action to improve the emergency response system Evaluates the plan of care and patientrsquos response to planned intervention and makes appropriate modifications to the plan of careExemplary Creatively designs and implements interventions to minimize the patientrsquos length of stay and maintains positive patient outcomes EDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONmiddot Must be a State of Connecticut licensed Registered Nursemiddot Must be trained and maintain Basic CardiacCardiopulmonary Life Support andACLS certificationEXPERIENCEmiddot Have a minimum of two years of Critical Care experience or equivalent experienceWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONmiddot Must be a State of Connecticut licensed Registered Nursemiddot Must be trained and maintain Basic CardiacCardiopulmonary Life Support andACLS certificationEXPERIENCEmiddot Have a minimum of two years of Critical Care experience or equivalent experienceWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment