Radiology RN, Full Time

Trinity Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403B

Education assistance

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, part of Trinity Health, seeks a radiology nurse to provide high-level care in a busy imaging environment. The role includes starting IVs, assessing infusaports, administering meds and contrast, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a Florida RN license and 2 years in critical care or radiology, with the option for BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum two years in a critical care or radiology area.
• Meets Level II criteria per Ladder Program in Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with all contacts.
• Verifies orders, procedure, patient ID, and consent prior to procedures.
• Establishes IV access for studies with IV contrast.
• Monitors patients and administers meds/contrast, documents actions.
• Recognizes and responds to contrast reactions.
• Maintains sterile technique and infection control.
• Instructs patients on procedures and post-care.
• Assists in Interventional Radiology procedures.

Skills

IV access

Vital signs

Medication administration

Sterile technique

Assessment

Patient interaction

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Posting Job Description Full Time: 9am-5:30pm (Monday - Friday) $10,000 Sign on Bonus Position Purpose: The radiology nurse's 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:

• 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. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.