PRN Registered Nurse

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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients in outpatient clinics.

This is a temporary (PRN) position working variable hours.

Essential DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(85%) Patient Care

• Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and reduce apprehension
• Screens patient prior to procedure for any precautions or contra-indications
• Educate patients and family about pre, intra, and post procedure care
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments (i.e. contrasts and sedations) in accordance with approved standards and regulations for care
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
• Monitors patient conditions including vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol
• Documents patient history and physical assessment for assigned patients
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or clinic policy including patient and family instruction

(10%) Department Support

• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities
• Assists in establishing, evaluating and updating patient care standards
• Maintains patient monitoring equipment and nursing equipment
• Maintains medication reconciliation for expired supplies
• Completes weekly automated external defibrillator (AED) & monthly crash-cart check offs
• Keeps daily temperature logs of medication fridge and blanket warmer
• Maintains iStat (handheld diagnostic blood analyzer) log monthly, and upon receipt of new cartridges

(5%) Performs other duties as assigned