Registered Nurse- Gulf Breeze Mammography PRN

Job Description

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

• 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

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be able to multi task daily.
• Possesses knowledge of filing systems, telephone etiquette and customer service.
• Computer skills

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.