Registered Nurse

Position: Registered Nurse I
Base Pay Range:$35.17 - $52.76

Job Description:

The Supplemental Registered Nurse will fill in for vacation and sick call at various imaging centers based on department need. Eligible for 12% supplemental differential

General Description:

The Registered Nurse I must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment in meeting continual deadlines; handle multiple priorities with constant interruptions; be highly organized to meet deadlines. Interacts with physicians, other departments within Inland Imaging, patients and family members and outside contacts. Excellent written, verbal and personal communication skills; be tactful and diplomatic; and be highly confidential.

Is familiar with the current WA State Nursing Practice Act. Makes decisions regarding daily work priorities and other decisions based on company policies and procedures.

Essential

Duties / Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assesses patient needs by phone and in person for appropriateness of procedure/exam and/or sedation by:

Obtaining medical history and prior sedation reaction history

Current physical condition and review of physiological systems

Provides accurate explanation of procedure/exam, pre-procedure/pre-exam instructions, answers questions & addresses concerns of patient and family

Adapts assessment, patient care, treatment plan and education to age specific requirements

Monitors patient during procedure for level of sedation, adverse reactions and responds to changes in patient status

Performs parenteral procedures i.e., contrast injections, IV starts and venipuncture for lab specimens

Collaborates with technologists as needed during exams

Maintains controlled substances security and all medication used at Inland Imaging centers:

Maintains adequate supply levels

Restocks daily and regularly monitors expiration dates on medications

Maintains the security, adequate and accurate records of all controlled substances and other medications according to DEA and WA State, DOH regulations and including Joint Commission standards when necessary.

Maintains security of narcotic keys and locked drug boxes

Documents and appropriately charges patients for medications and supplies

Follows current Washington State Nurse Practice Act for the administration of medications and IV solutions

Proficiently tracks patient data in Medicalis and EPIC Performs essential duties of job within MRI safety zone and adheres to MRI Safety Compliance Administers TB tests and flu shots, and reads TB results for employees and Radiologists Responds to emergency situations

First responder for code situation

First responder for all contrast reactions

Practices principles of radiation safety, consistently maintains personal radiation badge, reviews quarterly radiation exposure report and practices MRI safety.

This position may be required to work with hospital in patients, hospital ED patients and patients transferred from different clinical facilities that may have high acuity levels.

Performs other duties as assigned

General

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.

Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.

Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.

Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.

Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.

Free of alcohol and drug abuse.

Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.

Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.

Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.

Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.

Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.

Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position.

Attendance is a requirement for this position.

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