Registered Nurse - Radiology Plantation - Per Diem

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To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet . 25% JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES : Observes and follows the duly adopted standards, policies, directives and orders as they may relate to a Registered Nurse

Preceptor: Demonstrates ability to serve as a preceptor when assigned, including introducing new associates to the service area, communicating, and reinforcing core and job specific expectations, validating initial competency, assessing learning needs, serving as a resource, and providing feedback

Service Educator : Performs the role of Service Educator when assigned, including coordinating unit specific orientation and education Serves as an education resource for staff. 25% ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the ability to perform thorough pre-procedure and post procedure assessment that is system focused

Demonstrates the ability to titrate intravenous medications according to the patient’s hemodynamic status Demonstrates knowledge of basic information pertaining to all radiologic procedures and exams

Demonstrates knowledge and skill in contrast administration, identification of a contrast reaction, and response to contrast reaction & extravasations Demonstrates ability to learn/apply principles of safety

Demonstrates knowledge and skills in appropriate care of venous access devices and provides IV access and/or assists technologist in obtaining IV access Provides care to patient undergoing radiology procedures as per nursing standards, and policies & procedures

Provides pre and post exam patient education Works collaboratively with medical, technical and support staff Performs related duties as required Demonstrate the ability to perform rapid assessment differentiating between short- and long-term needs

Communicates to accepting staff via face-to-face Hands-Off Communication. 10%CORE COMPETENCIES Customer Service: Ensures patients’ privacy, comfort level and complaints are responded to immediately Always remaining cognizant of meeting patients’ expectations

Interacts with customers in a warm and friendly way Takes appropriate action to meet customer’s needs or requests and performs service recovery as needed Attends to patient complaints and or needs

Assesses pain level during procedure and ensures patient comfort is addressed during procedure Demonstrates the ability to care for the population served: pre and post-imaging patient

Safety: Recognizes safety hazards and takes corrective action; seeking assistance when needed Demonstrates knowledge of operational policies and procedures Performs work safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others, or property

Verification of patient allergies, NPO status, and whether patient has voided Demonstrate competency with MRI Safety System Behavior: Makes decisions considering the impact of the decision on other areas

Initiates collaboration with others outside of service area Demonstrates personal commitment to the principles, values, ethics and Standards of Behavior of UHEALTH (i.e., Service Pillars: First Case on Time Start/Likelihood to Recommend/Turnover Time) Models accountability for learning by sharing knowledge and learning from others

Interpersonal/Communications/Relationships: Builds effective working relationships Treats others with respect Conflict resolution/trouble shooting areas of opportunity. 5% INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates skill in accessing, preparing and using information as relevant to position

Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality of employee, patient, family and other medical information Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze and present PI data as appropriate to the position

Demonstrates initiative in leadership, able to take charge of the case allocation and flow with respect for team members and patient advocacy Participates in ANCC Magnet Recognition Program activities. 25% PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL PRACTICE COMPETENCIES Assessment: Conducts & documents nursing assessments of health status by collecting of subjective and where appropriate objective data from observations, exams, interviews, and written records; sorting selecting, recording the data, validating, refining, and modifying the data

Bases the scope and depth on the patient’s immediate condition or need Checks the current history and physical, laboratory results, the execution of pre-procedure orders, and results of ordered diagnostic tests

Diagnosis : Analyzes the assessment data to establish or modify nursing diagnoses to be used during nursing interventions Implementation: Implements the plan of care and the nursing interventions for the patient by orders, giving direct care, assisting with care, communicating interventions and responses to other members of the health care team, and executing the prescribed orders by a licensed practitioner

Evaluation: Evaluates the responses to nursing interventions by documenting and communicating data to appropriate members of the health care team, utilizing data as a basis for reassessing status, measuring outcomes and goal attainment, modifying nursing diagnosis, revising strategies and prescribing changes in nursing intervention

Assesses psychological status, including level of understanding, perception of surgery/procedure, and anxiety level Documentation: Thoroughly documents patient information in an accurate and timely manner following organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines

Patient education : Assess patient needs and designs, implements, and evaluates a patient education plan Engages and is committed to Uhealth Service Pillars, AIDET and telephone etiquette. 5% AGE RELATED COMPETENCIES: Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and adapts care according to patient’s age/developmental stage

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required Certification and Licensing: Current/valid FL RN license required Certifications: BLS and ACLS required

PALS preferred but must be obtained within 3 months of hire Moderate Sedation and IV certifications preferred Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

One year of relevant nursing experience preferably with PACU, ICU or Emergency Department clinical experience Must have extensive knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques and be knowledgeable in radiology procedures and safety practices

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Floridas only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year

Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care Were the challenge youve been looking for The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law Click here for additional information Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary Pay Grade: H12