REGISTERED NURSE SENIOR - CT/MRI - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC LLP•Lakeland, FL

18d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Senior in CT/MRI evaluates and manages patient needs, plans care using physician protocols and professional judgment, and notifies physicians of patient status based on urgency. The role identifies and evaluates patient needs through telephone triage, administers and documents medications, including injections and IVs, and recognizes and responds to emergencies. The nurse assists with hospital procedures and/or surgeries, coordinates surgical procedure scheduling, and identifies and addresses patient and family education needs. This includes assessing patients’ understanding of their disease process and providing instruction on medications, procedures, preparations, and planned interventions based on physician orders and patient comprehension. The position requires accountability for professional practice, nursing skills in accordance with licensure and clinic policies and procedures, sound judgment, and service as a resource for clinic staff and outside caregivers. The nurse also helps maintain patient flow and assists physicians with medical office procedures as needed. No supervisory responsibility is assigned. No travel is expected except occasional travel to corporate sites regarding employee relations issues.

Requirements

Current Florida Registered Nurse license.
At least one year of comprehensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Active BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patient needs and plan care using physician protocols and professional judgment.
Notify physicians of patient status according to urgency.
Identify and evaluate patient needs through telephone triage.
Administer and document medications, including injections and IVs, as required by specialty and physician orders.
Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
Assist with hospital procedures and/or surgeries and coordinate surgical procedure scheduling.
Identify patient and family education needs, assess understanding, and provide instruction based on physician orders and planned interventions.
Practice nursing skills in accordance with licensure and clinic policies and procedures, exercising accountability and sound judgment.
Act as a resource for clinic staff and outside caregivers.
Assist with patient flow and physician medical office procedures as needed.