Registered Nurse

RAYUS now offers DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! The pay range for this position is $31.65-$49.45 based on direct and relevant experience. RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team. As a Registered Nurse, you will provides nursing care to patients in outpatient clinic performing the following duties. This is a temporary / casual position working day shifts during the week, flexible schedule. 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 Maintains medication reconciliation for expired supplies Completes weekly AED & monthly crash-cart check offs Keeps daily temperature logs of medication fridge and blanket warmer Maintains istat log monthly, and upon receipt of new cartridges (5%) Performs other duties as assigned