Clinical Nurse III- VIR Vascular Interventional Radiology

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

3d•$90,397 - $140,115•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Vascular Interventional Radiology Unit (VIR). This position will be full-time day shift, Monday – Friday, with on-call responsibilities. We are offering flexible schedules.

Requirements

Associates Degree required.
1-3 years of RN experience required.
Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.

Nice To Haves

Critical care experience with ACLS and/or PALS Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Peri-procedural nursing care of outpatients and inpatients needing Interventional Radiology procedures.
Administration of conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, management of vented and critical care patients.
Phase 1 anesthesia recovery of pediatric and adult patients.
Use of and accessing central venous devices.
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.