Radiology RN

Qualifications :

Full Time: 9am-5:30pm (Monday - Friday)

$10000 Sign on Bonus

Position Purpose:  The radiology nurses 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. 

What you will do:

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.
* 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.
* Possesses working knowledge of procedures performed including scheduling indications
technical accomplishment and potential risks/complications.
* Monitors patients undergoing procedures appropriately administers medications/contrast
media and accurately documents activities.
* 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

* 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.

Licensure:
* Licensed RN in the State of Florida is required. Bachelor of Nursing is preferred. (BSN)
* Current BLS ACLS are required.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical dental vision paid time off 403B and education assistance.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving we communicate openly honestly respectfully and directly we are fully present we are all accountable we trust and assume goodness in intentions.

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale Florida is a full-service non-profit Catholic hospital sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.

• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.

• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work

• Retirement savings program with employer matching
   

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time