MRI Registered Nurse Per Diem

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

12d

About The Position

The MRI Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients undergoing MRI and other special procedures. The role evaluates and documents patients’ hemodynamic responses to interventions, monitors patients receiving conscious sedation, carries out physician orders, and performs ongoing assessments and appropriate interventions. The nurse is responsible for patient safety before, during, and after procedures, including MRI safety practices, radiation and chemical precautions, and the use of unit-specific equipment. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing and implementing plans of care, administering medications and intravenous therapy, providing patient and family education, and documenting care and outcomes. The nurse also performs procedure-related care, supports safe patient transfers, and participates in professional development, staff education, and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Current license to practice in the State of Florida.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
One to two years of clinical experience.
MRI safety training preferred.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Six months of experience in a monitored and/or special patient care unit preferred.
MRI safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate, and document patients’ hemodynamic responses to therapeutic interventions and report abnormal findings to physicians.
Monitor and troubleshoot special-procedure equipment and monitor, evaluate, and appropriately intervene for patients receiving conscious sedation.
Transcribe, review, and carry out physician orders; assess and reassess patients in accordance with hospital policy.
Insert peripheral intravenous catheters and prepare intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.
Follow safety measures related to radiation exposure, flammable chemicals, safety devices, and unit-specific equipment.
Perform and document vital signs, initial assessments, ongoing assessments, and reassessments; respond to diagnostic data with appropriate action.
Assess patient education needs and provide individualized instructions about the plan of care and procedures.
Initiate a plan of care and establish priorities based on patient needs.
Safely initiate and document nursing interventions in emergency situations.
Administer, observe, and document intravenous therapy and medications; evaluate medication effectiveness and promptly report adverse reactions.
Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure care and instructions for assigned special-procedure patients.
Follow standard precautions and hand hygiene guidelines; perform dressing changes using aseptic technique.
Document patient valuables on the designated form and arrange for appropriate storage.
Collect and label specimens as ordered and according to policy; perform bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.
Insert intermittent or indwelling urinary catheters using aseptic technique and administer oxygen therapy as ordered.
Manage arterial sheaths appropriately and use restraints safely according to policy.
Transfer patients efficiently, obtain complete post-procedure physician orders, and provide timely reports to receiving units.
Document and report patient responses and outcomes related to nursing interventions, treatments, procedures, interactions, and education.
Evaluate and document patient progress toward established goals and objectives every shift.
Complete mandatory hospital and unit-specific in-service hours, document clinical competencies at least annually, attend required staff meetings, and provide unit in-service education as required.
Use established communication channels to resolve problems and interpersonal conflicts.
Facilitate scheduled procedure plans to support daily productivity and participate in the performance improvement program, including identifying indicators and collecting assigned data.