Pediatric Nurse Imaging (.6)

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Imaging team. This position will primarily support CT, with additional responsibilities in the Resource/Epic Imaging Nurse role. The Imaging Pediatric nurse functions with demonstrated expertise in providing nursing care and/or consultation to the pediatric patients hospital-wide, who are cared for in the imaging department.

Responsibilities

Utilizes a developmental approach to meet the individual needs of neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and young adult patients; Uses critical thinking and nursing skills in caring for patients and families; Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care that is collaborative and addresses the needs of the patient and family; Responds to the uniqueness of patients and families by providing and coordinating care; Creates a compassionate therapeutic environment to promote comfort and prevent suffering; Recognizes, appreciates, and incorporates differences in the provision of care; Participates in continuous quality improvement to deliver safe, quality nursing care; Serves as a moral agent on behalf of the patient/family and advocates for their concerns; Facilitates patient, family and staff learning and community education; Works in partnership with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes; Provides nursing care to patients undergoing exams or scans within the Imaging department; Coordinates patient care and assists in providing seamless patient care before, during and after exams and procedures; Administers procedural sedation by assessing and administering prescribed medications; Provides education to parents/guardians regarding sedation including risks, benefits and common side-effects

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an ADN or a BSN (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience) required; 1+ years nursing experience in critical care/emergency room and/or pediatric sedation required or 3+ years of general pediatric nursing experience required; Knowledge of the principles of neonatal, pediatric and adolescent growth and development and child/family responses to fear, illness, injury and hospitalization; Analytical skills that are necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care; Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers; Ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner; Mental and sensory abilities to read, process and interpret clinical data; Ability to have flexible hours and be on-call for Interventional Radiology or MRI to meet patient care needs; Ability to coordinate and deliver complex care utilizing a multidisciplinary approach; Ability to operate, interpret and trouble-shoot a wide variety of patient care equipment; BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required; PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required; License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin; License RN-Registered Nurse (FL Compact) - State of Florida

Nice to have

Bachelor's Degree BSN preferred

Benefits

Sign on Bonus: $7500