Registered Nurse in Andover, MN

Job Summary

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The pay range for this position is $31.65-$49.45 based on direct and relevant experience.

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 part-time (30-39 hours/week, benefit eligible) position working Monday-Friday from 9:30am-4:00pm, no weekends or call.

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