Invasive Imaging RN

Staff RNs needed for Griffin Hospital's growing Radiology and Cardiology program. Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 100,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national recognition for creating a facility and approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients. Griffin is recognized for having industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and has received numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. It is the only hospital to be named on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 10 consecutive years, and has been named a "World's Best Hospital" by Newsweek in 2019 and 2020. Griffin's award-winning patient-centered care model allows nurses to truly connect with their patients and feel the sense of pride and fulfillment that can only come from knowing your work is more than just a job - you are helping others heal. As an independent, community hospital, Griffin operates on a flat organizational structure to promote increased involvement by nurses in the care decision-making process so that they feel more connected to the medical care team. Griffin's suburban atmosphere offers an easy commute, away from congested cities with easy to find free parking. Employees can also take advantage of generous benefits and wellness programs that add distinct advantage in its employee compensation. The Radiology and Cardiology departments provide a full array of diagnostic testing as well as perform invasive procedures. Invasive procedures are performed in CT, US, Interventional Radiology, Mammography, Echocardiography, MRI, and the Cardiac Stress Laboratory and are supported by nursing staff. The departments' staff RN will provide direct nursing care and be responsible for pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post- procedure care as it relates to invasive procedures performed in Radiology and Cardiology. This position will provide support to all sections within Radiology and Cardiology. The Radiology/Cardiology staff RN position will include, but is not limited to, participation in invasive procedures as directed by scope of practice guidelines, patient assessment, pain management, patient safety, invasive procedure patient flow, and moderate sedation. Typical invasive procedures performed in Radiology and Cardiology/Neurology include, but are not limited to, epidural injections, disc decompression studies, vertebroplasty procedures, vent insertions, PICC line insertions, hysterosalpingograms, TEE procedures, pharmacologic stress tests, biopsy procedures, drainages and biopsies performed under CT or US guidance, breast biopsy procedures performed in Mammography, US or MRI, and other standard Interventional Radiology procedures. The Radiology/ Cardiology staff RN position requires a CT State nursing license and a minimum of 2 years experience. BSN level candidate preferred but will be required after hire. ACLS certification is required. PALS certification preferred. A strong background in cardiac monitoring is required. A high level of computer competency is preferred. Interventional/Invasive Radiology experience is preferred. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled