Registered Nurse

Washington Radiology•Washington, DC

14d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to elevate your career? Join us! Work Location: Washington, DC (19 Street center) Work Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday Department Highlights: Patient-Focused Team Cohesive and Friendly Environment Supportive and Encouraging Atmosphere At Washington Radiology, we save lives. We are empowered, appreciated, and part of something bigger. Together, we deliver compassionate, exceptional care. Every patient. Every time. Our service based culture is reflected in our day-to-day interactions that are warm and welcoming and delivered with care, compassion and clinical expertise. Our commitment to excellence can be seen across every level of our organization, beginning with our team members and extending to the patients, families, and physicians we serve. For more than 70 years, Washington Radiology has set the standard for medical imaging care.

Requirements

Must have a BS degree in nursing from an accredited school;
Must have a minimum of two years patient care experience, preferably in critical care or radiology nursing;
Must have demonstrated proficiency in IV administration techniques;
Must maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support/CPR certification;
Must present registered nurses license for the state you are working in, maintain credentials through continuing education programs and provide copy to manager at time of renewal;
Should be able to lift and move patients as required.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement and maintain standards of nursing care and a quality assurance program in the office.
Respond to all medical emergencies within the office and assume role of emergency team leader until physician arrives; Maintain communication with on-call emergency physician.
Insert angiocaths, butterfly needles, IV quick-caths and monitor IV fluid administration of patients when necessary.
Administer emergency medications, intravenous narcotics, other medications and oxygen therapy per physician’s orders; Prepare and administer contrast media for patient consumption; Account for controlled medications on crash cart; Monitor expiration dates of medications on crash cart and replace them when needed.
Telephone patients who are scheduled for examinations to obtain medical history and pertinent information and to give preparation instructions; Ascertain area of injury or patient’s symptoms to assist the physician in reporting the proper diagnosis; Maintain patient assessment record-keeping - patient history/consent information, contrast dosage and reaction; Review discharge and follow-up instructions with patients and their families.
Provide in-service to staff and physicians regarding nursing policies, emergency trauma, trauma equipment, contrast injector, venipuncture, CPR and OSHA regulations.
Correctly process all pertinent exam related information including charge slips and/or direct computer entry as directed.
Must be thoroughly knowledgeable about and comply with the policies and procedures of the Corporation.
Should be familiar with the operation of the clerical and reception areas of the office and assist when needed, including the management of patient records and files.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and monitor its operation, reporting any problems to the appropriate persons.
Perform other duties as assigned.