Registered Nurse – PRN

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic imaging procedures in an outpatient imaging center. The RN supports MRI, CT, and other imaging services by performing patient assessments, reviewing medical histories, establishing intravenous access, assisting with contrast administration, monitoring patients, and responding to medical emergencies.

The RN collaborates with radiologists, imaging technologists, referring providers, and administrative staff to ensure patient safety, efficient workflow, and compliance with established clinical protocols and regulatory requirements. The RN plays a key role in patient preparation, medication administration, post-procedure monitoring, and the delivery of exceptional patient care throughout the imaging visit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review patient medical histories, allergies, medications, and relevant laboratory results; assess patient readiness for imaging procedures and identify potential risks or contraindications.
• Establish and maintain intravenous access and administer contrast agents and medications as authorized by provider orders, facility protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after imaging procedures as indicated, assess vital signs when appropriate, and provide nursing interventions to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Recognize and respond promptly to adverse contrast reactions, medication-related complications, and other changes in patient condition in accordance with established emergency protocols.
• Initiate appropriate emergency interventions, assist with patient stabilization, maintain emergency equipment readiness, and coordinate emergency medical services when necessary.
• Support MRI safety screening, follow magnetic environment restrictions, and ensure that equipment and devices used in MRI areas are appropriate for the environment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, IV access, medication administration, monitoring, nursing interventions, and discharge instructions while complying with HIPAA and applicable regulations.
• Assess patients following procedures as indicated, provide appropriate discharge instructions, and ensure applicable discharge criteria are met before patients leave the facility.
• Collaborate with radiologists, imaging technologists, referring providers, and administrative staff to coordinate patient care, support efficient workflow, and address clinical concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment, follow infection prevention and medication safety practices, participate in quality improvement activities, and maintain required licensure, certifications, and clinical competencies.