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The pay range for this position is $31.65-$52.04 based on direct and relevant experience.
RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our ASC team. As a Registered Nurse in our ASC, you will provide nursing care to patients in an outpatient Ambulatory Surgical Center. This is a part-time position (20-29 hours / week) working various weekdays between the hours of 7 : 00am-5 : 00pm (8 hour shifts). No call or weekends!
Essential DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
(85%) Patient Care
- Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation and 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
- 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
- Ensures compliance with all HIPPA guidelines
(10%) Department Support
Participates in department or unit quality improvement activitiesAssists in establishing, evaluating and updating patient care standardsMaintains patient monitoring equipment and nursing equipment(5%) Performs other duties as assigned