RN Radiology (Part Time, Day shift, with benefits)

Description Job Summary : Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures.

Supports and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Manager / Director. Â Minimum Job Requirements :

• RN - Registered Nurse within the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• PALS - American Heart Association (AHA) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. within 2 years

Qualifications Job Specific Duties :

• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition to the physician and / or disciplines involved in the care of the child.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to ensure safe, efficient care, and facilitate patient flow.
• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing the knowledge of age specific criteria and chief complaint. Engages in patient / parent teaching before, during, and after the procedure.
• Maintains dignity and confidentiality of the patient and serves as a patient advocate.
• Prepares and plans for patients with a sedation / anesthesia history, reviews patient's medical records, prior medications administered, reactions to sedation / anesthesia and all pertinent information.
• Anticipates and prepares for complications arising from sedation medications / procedures.
• Evaluates patient's response to sedation / anesthesia, monitors and recovers the patient according to the hospital policy, and communicates findings to other team members as needed.
• Confirms appointment 1-3 days prior to procedure and obtains medical, sedation & procedure history, and current medications.

Provides procedure / discharge instructions and documents in (EMR).

• Independently accesses patient EMR according to hospital policy. Completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient's EMR.
• Obtains consents as needed for procedures. As Needed 10 mins per patient
• Provides education and documents on patient / family teachings on health related needs (disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care).
• Follows physician's orders and administers medications as directed. Adheres to the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Promotes a safe 'error free' working environment by consistently performing thorough hand-offs and infection prevention measures.
• Initiates intravenous access and places urinary catheters as per hospital policy.
• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls from surface, and reduction of pain.
• Ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on an absence of infections, secure of Endotracheal tubes when applicable, and observance of skin integrity to prevent skin breakdown.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program.
• PACU or Sedation training is preferred.
• Career Development : National certified preferably within 5 years of hire.
• Ability to be on-call as needed.
• Pediatric Nursing experience in Critical Care / OR / Emergency Room setting is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely fashion with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong time management, critical thinking, verbal, and written communication skills.

EOE DFW)

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Job : Nursing - Clinical

Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department : RADIOLOGY NURSING-2100-721723

Job Status

Part Time with Benefits