Registered Nurse

Overview

UVA Outpatient Imaging Culpeper is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse to join our energetic, patient-focused team. We are seeking an experienced RN to support our outpatient imaging centers in downtown Culpeper, Virginia. We’re looking for skilled, compassionate caregivers who are passionate about delivering exceptional care and positively impacting the patient experience—an area in which we consistently rank in the National Top Ten percentile.

This part-time opportunity includes two to three 9-hour shifts per week between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Wednesday, Friday, third day TBD). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value strong teamwork, and take pride in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, you’ll be a perfect fit with our team.

Under the direction of the Administrator, the Registered Nurse (RN) is a highly skilled clinician who utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to deliver high-quality patient care within the imaging center. The RN prepares patients for imaging procedures, supports contrast administration and reaction management, ensures care is delivered in a safe and compliant environment, and actively contributes to workflow efficiency, quality improvement, and patient experience initiatives.

The RN also serves as a key clinical resource for staff, providers, and patients across imaging and breast care services.

• Prepares patients for imaging procedures, including rooming, screening, IV and port access, renal function assessment, allergy history review, and patient education.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, measures, and administers medications (including oral and IV contrast) as prescribed and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Accesses power ports per procedure and monitors patients’ physiological condition, documenting findings as required.
• Assists radiologists and clinical teams in the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of contrast reactions, including medication administration.
• Provides compassionate, trauma-informed care and emotional support before, during, and after procedures.
• Explains procedures clearly, answers patient questions, and reinforces post-procedure instructions.
• Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET and HEAL principles in all patient and customer interactions.

• Collaborates with imaging center staff to facilitate timely, coordinated patient care.
• Mentors staff, orients new employees, and serves as a preceptor for students or residents as assigned.
• Assumes a leadership role in the absence of a supervisor or manager and assists with administrative or project duties as needed.
• Exercises sound clinical judgment and appropriately escalate issues or concerns.
• Performs monthly emergency response scenarios with the clinical team in conjunction with leadership.
• Functions as a liaison with primary care departments and other clinical services.
• Attends, participates in, and/or conducts staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.

• Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in compliance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in safety initiatives, policy updates, performance improvement, and quality assurance activities related to contrast administration and imaging services.
• Performs quality assurance checks on equipment.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory and ensures readiness and cleanliness of exam rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and supplies.
• Supports workflow efficiency by assisting other imaging modalities or areas when workload allows.
• Takes initiative to optimize contrast processes to reduce delays and improve patient flow.
• Serves, manages, and supports internal and external customers.

• Contacts all BI-RADS 4 and 5 biopsy patients to explain procedures, review medical history and medications, and obtain necessary clearance for medication holds (e.g., anticoagulants).
• Provides comprehensive pre- and post-procedure…