PRN Registered Nurse in Roanoke, TX

Job Summary 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 provides nursing care to patients in outpatient clinic performing the following duties. This is a PRN role, providing service to our McKinney, Plano, and Richardson Centers. 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