Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Center for Diagnostic Imaging
Desoto, TX

Registered Nurse

RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Insight Imaging, 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! This role provides nursing care to patients in outpatient clinic performing the following duties. This position is temporary/PRN providing day shift coverage Monday - Friday. 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 (5%) Performs other duties as assigned Required: * Associates 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 Preferred: * Bilingual * Experience in outpatient radiology RAYUS Radiology is challenging the status quo by shining the light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. We are committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our compassionate, safe, and cost-efficient care, and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services--all to provide the highest level of patient care possible. We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services! RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.