JOB SUMMARY:The Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Nurse is an advanced level of clinical nursing practice achieved through planned individualized programs for increasing knowledge, skills, professionalism, & clinical nursing judgment. Functions as a role model at the expert level of practice characterized by obtaining advanced and specialized nursing competencies, viewing situations utilizing critical thinking, demonstrating advanced clinical skills, teaching/mentoring of peers, demonstration of leadership ability, & professional contributions to teams/units. Exhibits a comprehensive intuitive grasp of clinical situations & can mobilize needed resources to achieve patient outcomes. Innovations & initiatives impact standards of care in the department & across the organization. Requires a commitment to patient/family, development of self/other, acquisition of advanced skills & knowledge & fulfillment of unit & institutional goals. Responsible for independently applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation & documentation ofpediatric patient care within diagnostic imaging and advanced imaging such as advanced Interventional Radiology and/or Interventional Cardiac MRI. Provides care to high acuity patients and assist with complex procedures within the IR suite and at bedside utilizing sterile technique with the interventionalist and/or patients undergoing cardiac stress testing in the MRI with medication, more complex MRI procedures for fetal, lymphangiography procedures and pacemaker studies within MRI. Selects & administers the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, developmental level, and size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health & healing. Able to identify limitations of self and/or other clinical staff & seek & mobilize resources as needed.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Associate's Degree3 Years of ExperienceBLS for Health Providers (AHA)California RN LicensePed Adv Life Support Prov(AHA)1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in Diagnostic Imaging/IR, PACU, ED or Critical CareProficient in IV therapyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree4 Years of ExperienceThe current salary range for this position is $60.49 to $82.43A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
