Radiology/Imaging RNs (Full Time and Per Diem)
- Full-time
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Rio Vista Location: Davie Blvd and Federal Highway
Full Time RN: Monday through Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Per Diem RN: Days (Monday through Friday)
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 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. Bachelors of Nursing is preferred. (BSN)
* Current BLS, ACLS are required
Qualifications
Additional Information
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