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Description Full time Radiology Registered Nurse needed in the Washington, DC metropolitan area! Registered Nurse Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years) Level of Education: BA/BS Job Type: Full-Time/Regular Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years Job Description: Under the clinical supervision of the Physician Administrator, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care support services to physicians and supports the general operation of the office. This is a non-exempt hourly position. - 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; - Take initiative for professional advancement through personal assessment of strengths and weaknesses; - May be directed to assist with the development and revision of manuals, OSHA manuals, policies, procedures and charges pertaining to nursing care; - May assist with the selection of supplies, materials and equipment used in the offices and maintain adequate supplies as needed; - Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times; May be directed to initiate, administer and evaluate infection control standards for the office; - Maintain OSHA regulations in the office; - Perform other duties as assigned. Experience and Skills: * 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. Job Benefits: We offer rewarding career opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package for full time team members. Our benefit package includes: - Medical Insurance - Two PPO Medical insurance plan options including a Copay option, as well as an HDHP option with a Health Savings Account, which ties into an individual and a personal Wellness program in which you may benefit from up to $1,000 in employer contributions, in addition to a healthier lifestyle. - Low cost Dental & Vision insurance. - An easy to manage 401K plan; 66% company match on the first 5% contributed by an employee. - Wellness Tracking Device (FitBit) option provided to team members as part of our Wellness Participation initiative. - 120 hours per year (15 days) of Paid Time Off, which is above the national average! - 8 Paid Holidays - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential, 24/7 service. - Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, as well as Voluntary Life/AD&D and a Voluntary Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care. For more information, please submit your resume for review! * Some information such as the email and phone number are hidden unless you are registered and logged-in
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