Job Summary
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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 provide nursing care to patients in outpatient clinic performing the following duties.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. Shifts are during the day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(85%) Patient Care
- Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and reduce apprehension
- Screens patient prior to procedure for any precautions or contra-indications
- Educates patient 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
(5%) Performs other duties as assigned
