Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL

RN Radiology (Part Time, Day shift, with benefits)

Job Summary: Assesses, 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. Minimum Job Requirements: * RN - Registered Nurse within the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. * CPR BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. * PALS - American Heart Association (AHA) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. within 2 years 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. As Needed 10 mins per patient * 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. Knowledge/Skills/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 skills. (EOE DFW) 1/26/18