Radiology Registered Nurse

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

The Radiology Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients undergoing special procedures in the Radiology department. The role includes cardiovascular and hemodynamic monitoring, conscious sedation monitoring, assessment and reassessment, implementation of individualized plans of care, pre- and post-procedure care, and evaluation and documentation of patient outcomes. The nurse follows hospital policies and physician orders, uses aseptic technique, and applies appropriate safety measures, including precautions related to radiation exposure and flammable chemicals. The nurse also supports department operations by coordinating scheduled procedures, communicating with physicians and receiving units, participating in quality improvement activities, and completing required education, competency documentation, and staff development activities.

Requirements

Current license to practice in the State of Florida.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Two to four years of clinical experience.
One year of experience in a monitored and/or special patient care unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Previous Radiology/CT department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate, document, and troubleshoot patients’ hemodynamic responses to interventions using cardiovascular monitoring and special procedure equipment; report abnormal findings to physicians.
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 competently.
Apply safety measures related to potential radiation exposure and flammable chemicals, and use appropriate safety devices before, during, and after special procedures.
Perform and document vital signs and initial and ongoing assessments; respond to diagnostic data and initiate appropriate interventions.
Assess patient education needs and provide individualized instructions about the plan of care, taking age-specific development into account.
Initiate a plan of care and establish patient-care priorities based on patient needs.
Initiate and document nursing interventions safely and correctly in emergency situations.
Prepare intravenous solutions using aseptic technique; administer, observe, and document intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
Administer medications as ordered, document effectiveness, and immediately recognize and report adverse reactions.
Use unit-specific equipment safely and correctly and meet patients’ general hygiene needs.
Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure care and instruction for assigned special procedure patients.
Follow standard precautions and hand hygiene guidelines.
Document patient valuables on the designated form and promptly arrange appropriate storage.
Perform dressing changes using aseptic technique; 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 according to physician orders.
Transfer patients into and out of the unit efficiently, obtain complete and correct post-procedure physician orders, and provide timely reports to receiving units.
Use restraints safely and correctly according to policy.
Document and report patient responses and outcomes related to nursing interventions, treatments, procedures, interactions, and patient/family education.
Evaluate and document patient progress toward established goals and objectives every shift.
Complete mandatory hospital and unit-specific in-service hours before the evaluation date; plan, present, and document unit in-services as required.
Document clinical skill competency at least annually and attend department staff meetings as required.
Use established communication channels to resolve problems and interpersonal conflicts.
Facilitate patient plans for scheduled procedures to support daily productivity.
Participate in the quality improvement program by identifying unit-level indicators and collecting assigned data.