Medical Imaging RN - Per Diem*
Company: CARSON VALLEY HEALTH
Location: Gardnerville
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Medical Imaging RN - Per Diem*
*IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15%
will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered
work on an "as-needed" basis. POSITION SUMMARY: Manages
individualized, goal-directed, professional nursing care through
use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in
accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: License Required: Current RN - Nevada State
Board of Nursing License. Certification Required: BLS
Certification. ACLS Certification. Minimum Work Experience
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and
skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the
healthcare team. Must show Initiative, maturity, and effectiveness
in dealing with people. POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Patient Care
Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide
quality care to assigned patients. Obtains medical history and
documents clearly in the patient record. Reviews findings with the
Radiologist on duty as necessary. Performs systems assess1nent at
designated and appropriate intervals on all assigned patients.
Verification of patient identity. Verification of patient's
allergies, NPO status and whether the patient has voided.
Verification of procedure, procedure site, radiologist and
consents. Assesses psychological status, including level of
understanding, perception of procedure and anxiety level. Assesses
pain level on all patients on Initial assessment including:
location, severity, intensity, and quality, and reevaluates in
response to interventions. Collaborates with radiologist and
technologist to ensure an optimal procedure. Treatment Plan
Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care In
collaboration with each patient. Develops patient/family teaching
and discharge plan, ensuring patient/family is adequately informed
of post procedure Instructions. Follows procedures/preferences for
radiologist's interventions. Communicates with and keeps family
informed. Performs a follow-up phone call within 72 hours of
interventional procedures. Judgment Demonstrates the skills and
judgment necessary to initiate appropriate nursing actions, based
on assessment findings, for the care of the patient. Demonstrates
knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for administering,
transcribing, and recording medications. Demonstrates safe
administration and knowledge of medications including: action,
dose, and side effects. Observes 5 R's for administering
medications: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method,
and right time. Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of
medication administration. Initiates and maintains IV access
according to hospital policy and procedures. Administers Moderate
Sedation under the direct supervision of the Radiologist on duty
per hospital policy and procedure. Identifies priorities and
executes nursing care accordingly. Provides emotional support and
comfort measures. Applies and monitors principles of aseptic
technique throughout the interventional procedure. Ensures safe
transfer/transport of patient at all times. Documentation Maintains
up-to-date accurate documentation of nursing care provided to
assure the integration of information for use by the health care
team, to ensure quality care. Nursing assessment is complete and
accurate. Medication administration record must reflect full
signature and title of nurse administering medication, time given,
reason for omission, and site for injection (if applicable).
Demonstrates proper documentation of narcotics; ensures all wastage
is witnessed. Accurately and promptly documents unusual occurrences
noted and actions taken. AH areas of nursing record are complete.
CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE
"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024 & 2025!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM Per diem employees are
offered work on an as-needed basis. Per Diem positions have no
guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for
individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.
Keywords: CARSON VALLEY HEALTH, North Highlands , Medical Imaging RN - Per Diem*, Healthcare , Gardnerville, California
