RN Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of specialized knowledge and skills in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This includes the assessment, care planning, and direct care of patients before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures. Serves as an educator for breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment options. Coordinates patient appointments and delivery of procedure results, as directed by the Radiologist. Performs clinical breast examinations and post-biopsy visual examinations as requested.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Assess and diagnose patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to radiology patients.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement plan of care, nursing intervention and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure total quality care.
• Complement imaging services by performing clinical examinations, nursing support.
• Communicates results of mammography examinations, educates, and coordinates additional appointments.
• Serve as breast cancer educator.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Nursing Required or
• Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing

Minimum Work Experience

• 1-3 years nursing experience preferably within women's health Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse