Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

What you will do:

• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the Radiation Oncologist throughout the procedure to facilitate patient safety, treatment and diagnosis
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with patient throughout the procedure to facilitate patient comfort, emotional support, reassurance and safety oasis
• Assists with the development and revision of policies for invasive procedures as advancements are made within the unit.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of procedures performed by acquiring relative continuing education, seeking learning opportunities within the field of Radiation Therapy.
• Practices radiation safety according to principles of ALARA and Time, Distance, Shielding.
• Establishes plan of care according to Policy and Procedure based on findings of assessment when applying for clinical ladder.
• Assures equipment functions safely. Tags broken equipment and reports ay repair needs to Biomedical Engineering. Maintains ongoing safety and send work order as needed
• Acknowledges that the field of Radiation is technology driven which results in high supply expense, therefore, takes care to avoid waste of duplication of procedural supplies. Has ongoing commitment to seek ways to save resources without jeopardizing quality care.
• Keep abreast of current changes and trends in the health care industry
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing is required.

• Minimum of one (1) year critical care experience is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year Radiation experience preferred.
  
  

Licensure

• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  
  

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners
  
  

Ministry/Facility Information

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching
  
  

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.