RN Radiology (Part Time, Day shift)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Health System
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionJob SummaryAssesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Supports and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Manager/Director.Job Specific Duties

• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition to the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to ensure safe, efficient care, and facilitate patient flow.
• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing the knowledge of age specific criteria and chief complaint. Engages in patient/parent teaching before, during, and after the procedure.
• Maintains dignity and confidentiality of the patient and serves as a patient advocate.
• Prepares and plans for patients with a sedation/anesthesia history, reviews patient's medical records, prior medications administered, reactions to sedation/anesthesia and all pertinent information.
• Anticipates and prepares for complications arising from sedation medications/procedures.
• Evaluates patient's response to sedation/anesthesia, monitors and recovers the patient according to the hospital policy, and communicates findings to other team members as needed.
• Confirms appointment 1-3 days prior to procedure and obtains medical, sedation & procedure history, and current medications. Provides procedure/discharge instructions and documents in (EMR).
• Independently accesses patient EMR according to hospital policy. Completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient's EMR.
• Obtains consents as needed for procedures.
• Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health related needs (disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care).
• Follows physician's orders and administers medications as directed. Adheres to the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing thorough hand-offs and infection prevention measures.
• Initiates intravenous access and places urinary catheters as per hospital policy.
• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls from surface, and reduction of pain.
• Ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on an absence of infections, secure of Endotracheal tubes when applicable, and observance of skin integrity to prevent skin breakdown.QualificationsMinimum Job Requirements
  • RN - Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • PALS - American Heart Association PALS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 yearsKnowledge, Skills, And Abilities
    • BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program
    • PACU or Sedation training is preferred
    • Career Development: National certified preferably within 5 years of hire
    • Ability to be on-call as needed
    • Pediatric Nursing experience in Critical Care/OR/Emergency Room setting is preferred
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred
    • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely fashion with attention to detail
    • Demonstrate strong time management, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skillsJobNursing - ClinicalDepartmentRADIOLOGY NURSING-2100-721723Job Status:Part Time with Benefits

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