Clinical Nurse III: Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) - 36hrs/week, DAYS

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 is for a Clinical Nurse III role, working 36 hours per week on day shifts.

Requirements

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 of pediatric and adult patients
Use of and assessing central venous devises
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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience is required
Minimum of 1 year of Telemetry or ICU experience is required
Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
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

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.