Full-Time Registered Nurse - Radiology

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood. Job Posting Title: RN (Radiology) Location: Dallas - Hospital Additional Posting Details: Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts Responsibilities Conducts and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments within the imaging setting, ensuring all evaluations consider age-specific criteria for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and adolescents with medical, surgical, orthopedic, neurologic, and/or developmental disabilities. Anticipates the needs and expectations of patients and their families, using this information to create an effective care plan. Utilizes critical thinking to prioritize nursing care safely and identifies appropriate nursing interventions. Ensures timely and accurate documentation of these interventions. Collaborates with the healthcare team to coordinate the interdisciplinary care plan while advocating for optimal patient care. Prioritizes nursing interventions based on assessments and promptly identifies changes in patient conditions from assessments, lab results, and other relevant information. Reports changes, takes follow-up actions, and involves the patient and caregivers in the care plan. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, adjusts the care plan as necessary, and documents everything accurately and in a timely manner. Provides timely education and answers to patients, families, and caregivers while accurately documenting all educational content, including discharge plans. Assesses understanding, gathers feedback, and communicates effectively based on individual needs. Welcomes and orients patients and families to the department, encourages their participation in care, and updates communication boards while explaining exams, procedures, and medications in clear language. Actively participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives and shares professional and technical knowledge with coworkers and students. Acts as a resource for others when needed, as a preceptor, mentor, or unit expert. Participates in meetings and committees on behalf of the department. Follows hospital and nursing policies, procedures, and recognized standards of nursing practice to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, utilizing up-to-date literature and research. Maintains and utilizes competencies according to department expectations. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN preferred. Must hold a current Texas RN license or be eligible for reciprocity and hold a temporary permit from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners to practice professional nursing. Current CPR and PALS certification. No implanted devices that preclude the ability to be in the MRI environment (e.g., pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, insulin pump). Safe patient handling and able to lift 35-50 pounds. Minimum two-year experience in a pediatric radiology, perianesthesia, or acute care setting preferred. Strong IV skills preferred. Bilingual preferred. About the Organization At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are an equal opportunity employer. For questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr