RN - Registered Nurse

RAYUS Radiology•Lady Lake, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

RAYUS now offers DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! 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 position is full-time, working Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing
Registered Nurse with current appropriate state license
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
BLS and ACLS
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or clinic

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
Experience in outpatient radiology

Responsibilities

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
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
Performs other duties as assigned