Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (Radiology Navigator) - Full-Time- Hybrid Remote

MedStar Radiology Network - Bel Air, MD Bel Air, MD

Radiology Navigator – Incidental Findings Program

Join an energetic, patient-focused team! MedStar Radiology Network is currently seeking an experienced RN Radiology Navigator for a Full-time position to support our hospitals and outpatient imaging centers located in Maryland and Washington DC.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Hybrid-Remote Schedule after training
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with Company Match and Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

JOB SUMMARY:

Navigator will work to help track incidental findings (pulmonary nodules, cysts, etc) and will help with education and follow up imaging and appointments as indicated. A software tracking device will be utilized to help with tracking and documenting

The navigator may serve as a lead navigator for incidental findings and/or serve as back up to the mammography department if applicable. Mentors/provide guidance to other Navigators and technologists/Assistants. Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements. Serves as part of the imaging center team with clinical oversight from Chief Medical and Nursing Officers for ambulatory Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, Clinical Manager, or Clinical Director, the Registered Nurse:

• Is a highly skilled clinician utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to patient care service delivery.
• Manages care at a highly developed skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians, & other members of the health care team.
• Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Mentors staff, orients new employees.
• Supervision and scheduling of nursing staff.
• Assumes leadership role in absence of supervisor or manager as assigned and assists supervisor or manager with administrative or project duties as assigned.
• May serve as competent monitor during procedures requiring conscious sedation.
• Collaborates with Imaging Center staff to facilitate timely patient care.
• Exercises sound judgment and recognizes point/need to escalate issues or concerns.
• As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
• Competently assists with assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care.
• Identifies patients and assists technologists with patient preparation and positioning.
• Prepares patient for procedure by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
• Provides optimal patient care by explaining procedure to patient and answering questions.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Competently prepares, measures, and delivers oral contrast to patients under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner.
• Accesses power ports per procedure.
• Monitors and records the physiological condition of patients.
• Functions as liaison with primary care departments.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, treatment area, equipment, and supplies.
• Serves, manages, and supports internal and external customers.
• Follows established Safety Standards to ensure safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Performs quality assurance checks on equipment.
• Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when own work load/area allows.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the test, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL ( Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers.
• Attends/participates/conducts staff meetings, in-services, & center-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.