Registered Nurse - Staff

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The pay range for this position is $27.14-$42.41 based on direct and relevant experience.

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Registered Nurse - Staff to join our team. As a Registered Nurse - Staff, you will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients in outpatient clinics. This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. This position has the option of working parttime 30-39 hours/week in a 0.8 or 0.9 status.

Essential duties and responsibilities: (85%) Patient Care

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• Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and reduce apprehension 2.
• Screens patient prior to procedure for any precautions or contra-indications 3.
• Educate patients and family about pre, intra, and post procedure care 4.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments (i.e. contrasts and sedations) in accordance with approved standards and regulations for care 5.
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient 6.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient 7.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents 8.
• Monitors patient conditions including vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient 9.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol 10.
• Documents patient history and physical assessment for assigned patients 11.
• 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 1.
• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities 2.
• Assists in establishing, evaluating and updating patient care standards 3.
• Maintains patient monitoring equipment and nursing equipment 4.
• Maintains medication reconciliation for expired supplies 5.
• Completes weekly automated external defibrillator (AED) & monthly crash-cart check offs 6.