MRI Nurse .6 (Weekend Program)

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $7,500

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Part-Time WEEKEND PROGRAM Pediatric MRI Nurse to join our nationally recognized team dedicated to the health and well‑being of children. The role requires nursing experience in critical care/emergency and/or pediatric sedation, or three years general pediatric nursing.

This is a 0.6 FTE position with shifts on Saturdays and Sundays (07:00 am – 7:30 pm) and one holiday per year.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience in critical care/emergency or 3 years pediatric nursing.
• Current RN license in Wisconsin; FL compact acceptable.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to pediatric patients in the imaging department.
• Coordinates patient care before, during, and after exams, includingProcedures and sedation as needed.
• Assesses patient needs and appropriateness of procedures.
• Recommends procedural changes and monitors sedation per policy.
• Advocates for patients and families with family-centered care.
• Educates parents/guardians about sedation risks and post-procedure care.

Skills

Nursing care

Pediatric care

Sedation monitoring

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

About Children’s Wisconsin

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500!

Join the nationally recognized team at Children’s Wisconsin as a Part-Time WEEKEND PROGRAM Pediatric MRI Nurse, where you’ll make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families every day.

This role requires 1 year nursing experience in critical care/emergency room and/or pediatric sedation or 3 years general pediatric nursing experience.

Work Schedule : 0.6 FTE: Every Saturday and Sunday 12-hour shifts 07:00 am - 7:30 p.m.

Call Requirements One holiday per year

What you will do:

The Imaging Pediatric nurse functions with demonstrated expertise in providing nursing care and/or consultation to the pediatric patients hospital-wide, who are cared for in the imaging department. The nurse is a recognized resource for consultation to nursing and physician services both within CW and the community. The nurse is also expected to utilize the nursing process to assess patients prior to procedures or scans, prioritizing the need for and providing nursing care to patients undergoing procedures or exam within the Imaging Department. The nurse is expected to function within professional and hospital standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care to patients undergoing exams or scans within the Imaging department.
• Coordinates patient care and assists in providing seamless patient care before, during and after exams and procedures, including, but not limited to, those requiring procedural sedation and having the potential to be high risk.
• Assesses and responds to patient’s needs including appropriateness of procedure, sedation or treatment modalities.
• Makes recommendations for procedural changes, assesses and responds to patient needs before, during and after procedures or treatments.
• Administers procedural sedation by assessing and administering prescribed medications, monitoring patient closely and initiating rescue medication per sedation policy guidelines.
• Identifies needs and coordinates activities to resolve issues and improve care of the imaging patient; acts as a patient/family advocate and promotes a family-centered care.
• Provides education to parents/guardians regarding sedation, including: risks, benefits and common side effects. Provides formal teaching of discharge education post-sedation and post-procedure.

What you will need:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an ADN or a BSN in order to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience) 1 year nursing experience in critical care/emergency room and/or pediatric sedation or 3 years general pediatric nursing experience

Certifications/Licenses: + one of the following:

• N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
• License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin
• License RN-Registered Nurse (FL Compact) - State of Florida
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council

Equal Opportunity

Children Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.