Clinical Nurse III: Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) - 36hrs/week, DAYS
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Vascular Interventional Radiology Unit (VIR). This role involves providing peri-procedural nursing care for outpatients and inpatients undergoing Interventional Radiology procedures. Responsibilities include administration of conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, management of vented and critical care patients, and Phase 1 anesthesia recovery for pediatric and adult patients. The nurse will also be responsible for accessing central venous devices and improving job performance through continuing education.
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.
Benefits
- Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
- A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
