Radiology Nurse (RN) | Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Orlando Health•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

The Radiology Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to individuals undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. The RN works collaboratively with radiologists, technologists, physicians, and the multidisciplinary radiology team to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care throughout the procedural experience. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, sedation and procedural monitoring, IV management, patient education, and post-procedure recovery. The RN promotes patient safety, follows clinical and regulatory standards, and supports a technologically advanced radiology environment while caring for patients and their families. The role includes direct patient care before, during, and after interventional radiology procedures; monitoring patient status and responding to emergencies; assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures; maintaining sterile technique, equipment readiness, and accurate documentation; and participating in on-call coverage as required. The position is with the opening team at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital, a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty hospital in Polk County. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for 40 hours per week. Weekends are not scheduled.

Responsibilities

Provide complex patient assessment and nursing therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
Use assessment data to anticipate and respond to changing patient conditions with evidence-based, patient-focused action.
Monitor and adjust specialized patient equipment and interpret and record electronic displays, including cardiac rhythms and pressure readings.
Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols.
Observe and assess patients, recognize serious conditions, and contact a physician or initiate planned emergency measures when necessary.
Assess patient needs, develop and revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Advocate for patients and families and build respectful relationships with team members and customers.
Provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage care.
Coordinate care and delegate appropriately for an assigned group of patients.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with regulatory standards.
Maintain competency in nursing skills and department-specific patient care equipment.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks in accordance with patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Communicate relevant patient-condition and unit information to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families while respecting legal requirements and patient rights.
Work with nursing leadership and education teams to support new team members and students.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to colleagues’ knowledge and skills and to continuous improvement in healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in, and potentially lead, nursing practice and performance improvement committees.
Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.