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Registered Nurse (RN)
Radiology Special Procedures-Imaging Services
Full-Time, 0.9 FTE, Days; Rotating Call
University Hospital and Medical Center
Tamarac, FL
Facility Description:University Hospital and Medical Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital offering a wide range of surgical and medical services Since opening in 1974, we have distinguished ourselves as a leader in breakthroughs in orthopedic care as well as joint replacement. We continue to build on this tradition in our Orthopedic and Spine Institute. Our Center for Behavioral Health offers inpatient child, adolescent, adult and geriatric services while our outpatient services include a Partial hospitalization program (PHP), Intensive outpatient program (IOP) and a 24 hour behavioral health support hotline.They are also acertified Baker Act receiving facility. Universityis licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration and certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center.Our family-friendly ER provides expert, compassionate care for patients of all ages and special accommodations for seniors. Other specialty services include a wound care center as well as comprehensive diagnostic services accredited in multiple modalities including pediatric CT imaging by the American College of Radiology.We continue a proud tradition of providing high quality personalized care in ourlocal community. Explore possibilities to join our team wherecolleagues are valued and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect, and dignity.Benefits:We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. We offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
Paid Personal Leave
401k (100% annual match – 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
Identity Theft Protection discounts
Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
Adoption Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) If applicable, please refer to the CBA or the local HR office to confirm if this benefit applies to your position.
Job Description:We are looking for a passionate dedicated RN to work in our Radiology Special Procedures department. As a Registered Nurse (RN) some of your primary responsibilities will be to:
Demonstrate awareness of and respect for patient/family/SO needs in relation to confidentiality, privacy, security, complaint resolution and spiritual and cultural needs.
Address all patients by name and introduce self as caregiver.
Demonstrate knowledge of specific disease process, treatments, interventions and response based on age specificity.
Administer medications according to the seven (7) rights of medication administration.
Demonstrate competency in IV Therapy administration.
Administer and monitor patients receiving blood and blood products per policy.
Report pertinent changes in patient's status to physician.
Demonstrate skill and knowledge base of all routine and specialized equipment used in the performance of duties.
Immediately respond to emergencies or acute changes in patient status.
Ensure continuity of care through accurate and consistent communication with healthcare providers
Demonstrate competency in placement of PICC lines and assessment of patient.
Maintain standards of professional nursing and supports the mission and vision of University Hospital and Medical Center.Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Florida o or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions).
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and certification.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and certification.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support Course (PALS) and certification preferred.
Two (2) year Associate Degree (ASN).
Four (4) year Bachelor Degree (BSN) preferred.
PICC Line Insertion Training and/or experience preferred.
1-2 years of Interventional Radiology experience required.
Job: Nursing - Professional Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Radiology Location: Florida-Tamarac-University Hospital - Broward County Requisition ID: 01645-7010
Full-time