Radiology RN, Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Employer matching retirement

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Radiology Nurse to perform nursing activities in Diagnostic Radiology, CT and MRI areas. You will verify orders, ensure consent, and establish IV access for contrast injections while monitoring patients during procedures and documenting all activities.

The role requires RN licensure in Florida, with a minimum of two years in critical care or radiology. BLS and ACLS are required; BSN is preferred. Comprehensive benefits begin on day one.

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 Radiology Department at Holy Cross Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing activities in the Diagnostic Radiology, CT and MRI areas.
• 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 for studies requiring IV contrast injections.
• Monitors patients undergoing procedures, administers medications/contrast media and accurately documents activities.
• Instructs patients regarding procedure and post procedure care.

Skills

Critical care experience

Radiology nursing knowledge

IV access and injections

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:Posting Job DescriptionFull 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:

• 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 appropriateconsent(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/contrastmedia and accurately documents activities.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of allergy/contrast reaction and respondsappropriately.
• 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/contrastmedia 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 diseaseprocesses.
• 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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 403B
• education assistance
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

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

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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.

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