Registered Nurse

RAYUS Radiology; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 46,879 - 73,260; Full time

Job summary

A leading radiology service provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse in Downey, California. The position involves educating patients, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety within a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong nursing skills and the ability to enhance patient care. This full-time role offers competitive pay with a schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing standards and protocols.
• Ability to educate patients and families regarding care procedures.
• Experience with monitoring patient conditions and reactions.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and treatments to patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Document patient history and assessments.
• Respond to life-saving situations.

Skills

Patient education

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient comfort and safety awareness

Job description

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The pay range for this position is $34.03 - $53.18 per hour 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! This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; shifts may vary).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and reduce apprehension
• Screens patients prior to procedure for any precautions or contraindications
• Educates patients and families about pre‑, intra‑, and post‑procedure care
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments (e.g., contrast media and sedations) in accordance with approved standards and regulations for care
• Prepares equipment and aids physicians during treatment and examination of patients
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients
• Observes patients, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physicians of patient 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 on nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
• 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 physicians and/or clinic policy, including patient and family instruction

Department Support

• Participates in departmental 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 and 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

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care