Registered Nurse - Staff

RAYUS Radiology•Sartell, MN

2d•$27 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent
Associate degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse with current appropriate state licensure, current and in good standing
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Requires current Tuberculosis (TB) test
Some travel is required between sites; a reliable means of transportation is required.
Valid driver's license and proof of current insurance is required for the team member to personally drive a vehicle for company business (regardless of whether it's a company or personal vehicle)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Experience in outpatient radiology
Bilingual

Responsibilities

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
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
Other Duties and Projects as Assigned