Radiology Registered Nurse

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Miami Beach, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Registered Nurse evaluates and documents patients’ responses to therapeutic interventions, monitors hemodynamic status and special-procedure equipment, and cares for patients receiving conscious sedation. The role includes carrying out physician orders, conducting assessments, preparing and administering treatments, providing pre- and post-procedure care, and supporting patient safety throughout special procedures. The nurse also documents patient outcomes, evaluates progress toward goals, participates in professional development and quality improvement, and helps facilitate scheduled procedures.

Requirements

Current license to practice in the State of Florida.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Two to four years of clinical experience.
Competency in peripheral intravenous catheter insertion.
BSN preferred.
One year in a monitored and/or special patient care unit, including previous Radiology/CT department experience, preferred.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
One year in a monitored and/or special patient care unit.
Previous Radiology/CT department experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, assess, and document patients’ hemodynamic responses to interventions through cardiovascular monitoring, and report abnormal findings to physicians.
Monitor, evaluate, document, and troubleshoot patients’ hemodynamic responses using special-procedure equipment.
Monitor, evaluate, and appropriately intervene for patients receiving conscious sedation.
Transcribe, review, and carry out physician orders accurately.
Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments, vital signs, and reassessments according to hospital policy.
Respond to diagnostic data and initiate appropriate action or intervention.
Assess patient education needs and interact with patients according to age-specific developmental needs.
Initiate a plan of care and establish priorities based on patient needs.
Safely initiate and document nursing interventions in emergency situations.
Prepare intravenous solutions using aseptic technique; administer, observe, and document IV therapy according to policy.
Administer medications as ordered, observe and document effectiveness, and promptly recognize and report adverse reactions.
Provide individualized patient instructions regarding the plan of care.
Use unit-specific equipment safely and correctly and ensure patients’ general hygiene needs are met.
Provide pre- and post-procedure care and instructions for assigned special-procedure patients.
Follow standard precautions, including hand hygiene guidelines.
Document patient valuables on the designated form and arrange appropriate storage.
Perform dressing changes using aseptic technique; collect and label ordered specimens according to policy; and perform bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.
Report abnormal findings immediately to physicians.
Insert intermittent or indwelling urinary catheters using aseptic technique and administer oxygen therapy according to physician orders.
Transfer patients efficiently, obtain complete 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 and family education.
Evaluate and document patient progress toward established goals and objectives each 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 required staff meetings.
Use established communication channels to resolve problems and interpersonal conflict.
Facilitate patient plans for scheduled procedures to support daily productivity.
Participate in the PI program by identifying unit-level indicators and collecting assigned PI data.
Demonstrate competence in peripheral IV catheter insertion, radiation-exposure and flammable-chemical safety, pre/intra/post-procedure safety devices, and groin management for arterial sheath interventions.