Radiology RN, Full Time

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The radiology nurse's role requires a high level of knowledge, expertise, and independence because the department provides services to a wide variety of patients with diverse needs and about whom information may be limited. Radiology nurses routinely start or check peripheral IVs, assess infusaports, administer medications, monitor vital signs, suction patients, insert foleys, and help patients with their personal needs. This position performs nursing activities in the Diagnostic Radiology, CT, and MRI areas. The nurse interacts efficiently, professionally, and courteously with all contacts, verifies patient orders, proper procedure, patient identification, and assures appropriate consent(s) have been obtained before proceeding with any procedure. The role also involves proficiently establishing intravenous (IV) access in preparation for studies requiring IV contrast injections, monitoring patients undergoing procedures, appropriately administering medications/contrast media, and accurately documenting activities. The nurse must recognize signs and symptoms of allergy/contrast reaction and respond appropriately, practice proper sterile technique, and adhere to infection control guidelines. Additionally, the role provides appropriate post-procedure care and discontinues IV sites. The nurse also assists in the performance of Interventional Radiology procedures, possesses a working knowledge of procedures performed, including scheduling, indications, technical accomplishment, and potential risks/complications, proficiently sets up and maintains pressure lines, anticipates changes in patient condition based on knowledge of procedures and disease processes, and instructs patients regarding procedure and post-procedure care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a critical care or radiology area required.
• Meets all required optional and non-optional criteria for Level II as defined at Ladder Program in the in the Radiology Department at Holy Cross Hospital.
• Licensed RN in the State of Florida is required.
• Current BLS, ACLS are required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing is preferred. (BSN)

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing activities in the Diagnostic Radiology, CT and MRI areas.
• Interacts efficiently, professionally and courteously with all contacts.
• Verifies patient orders, proper procedure, patient identification, and assures appropriate consent(s) have been obtained before proceeding with any procedure.
• Proficiently establishes intravenous (IV) access in preparation for studies requiring IV contrast injections.
• Monitors patients undergoing procedures, appropriately administers medications/contrast media and accurately documents activities.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of allergy/contrast reaction and responds appropriately.
• Practices proper sterile technique and adheres to infection control guidelines.
• Provides appropriate post procedure care and discontinue IV site
• Assists in the performance of Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Possesses working knowledge of procedures performed, including scheduling, indications, technical accomplishment and potential risks/complications.
• Proficiently establishes intravenous (IV) access as needed.
• Proficiently sets up and maintains pressure lines.
• Anticipates changes in patient condition based on knowledge of procedures and disease processes.
• Instructs patients regarding procedure and post procedure care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching
• $10,000 Sign on Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree