RN MRI - W. Kendall (Per Diem, Days)

Miami Childrens Hospital · United States

Job Summary Responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing processes\: assessment, implementation, and evaluation. Oversees the plan of care, utilizes effective problem solving strategies, and applies evidence based practices. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Provides compassionate and family centered care for MRI outpatient center patients. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Minimum Job Requirements

• RN licensure within the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association PALS within 2 years of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in a BSN degree program
• Career Development\: National certification Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) preferably within 5 years of hire
• Previous PACU experience is preferred
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN in a Pediatric Radiology setting preferred
• Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
• Possesses a passion for learning
• Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice

Job Specific Duties

• Ensures completion of patient admission history; measures and documents weight, height, and vital signs.
• Accountable for making pre-procedure calls to obtain patient medical history 48 hours prior to appointment to minimize errors.
• Obtains parental consent for sedation medication administered per policy. Documents all dosages on the sedation log within the same shift per protocol.
• Follows physicians orders and administers patient medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per Medication Administration policy.
• Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration, monitoring, and reassessment as per hospital Sedation Management policy and procedure.
• Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes head to toe; performs systems assessment based upon patient need.
• Accountable to prepare all dosages of medication per Medication Administration policy.
• Continuously monitors child during procedure and reports any changes in status, notifies physician immediately and takes action on findings.
• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation within 24 hours in the patients electronic health record.
• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input. Communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health related needs (i.e. sedation allergies, sedation effects, etc.).
• Ensures that follow up calls are made to gather wellness information and utilizes feedback to improve the patient and family experience.
• Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing thorough hand-offs (utilizing SBAR) and infection prevention measures.
• Ensures safe, effective, efficient care with emphasis on the absence of medication errors and blood borne infections, avoidance of falls from surface, ouch-free procedural pain, & reduction of pain.
• Completes one closed medical record to observe for Accreditation and Regulatory compliance.
• Completes charges on all assigned patients.
• Ensures daily truck inspection of MRI; narcotic counts performed according to policy and procedure.
• Ensures unit supplies are in place to ensure smooth operations, works together with team to optimize throughput.
• Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI; completes documentation in a timely manner; accountable to regulatory and requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, ACHCA.
• Demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use