Registered Nurse

About the role

Join us at Washington Radiology, where we save lives and deliver compassionate, exceptional care. Our service-based culture is reflected in our warm and welcoming interactions, and we're dedicated to excellence across every level of our organization.

Responsibilities

• 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 the role of emergency team leader until the physician arrives.
• Maintain communication with on-call emergency physicians.
• 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 according to physician's orders.
• Prepare and administer contrast media for patient consumption.
• Account for controlled medications on the 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, including patient history/consent information, contrast dosage, and reactions.
• Review discharge and follow-up instructions with patients and their families.
• Provide in-service training 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.
• Be thoroughly knowledgeable about and comply with the policies and procedures of the Corporation.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 a copy to the manager at the time of renewal.
• Should be able to lift and move patients as required.

Qualifications

• 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 a copy to the manager at the time of renewal.
• Should be able to lift and move patients as required.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in IV administration and emergency medication administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and physicians.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of medical imaging and radiology protocols.

Benefits

Washington Radiology offers competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Backup Child/Adult Care, and other unique benefits.

Pay

Hourly Range: $45-55 commensurate with experience

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.