AC3 - Medicine Specialty Pulmonary Procedure Suite - RN 2, Outpatient

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Level II Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. The Level II Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. The Level II Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities. This dynamic RN position will utilize your acute skills and critical thinking to help serve our inpatient/outpatient population who need a pulmonary procedure. The bronchoscopy suite has state of the art technology, with ongoing advancements in procedures that are performed under moderate sedation or anesthesia. The bronchoscopy suite offers an array of procedures to include: bronchoscopy with biopsy, thoracentesis, PleurX catheter insertions, interventional pulmonary procedures. RN responsibilities to include: 1) pre-procedure questions, assessments and IV placement 2) intra-procedure patient monitoring, administering of sedation and other medications, and assisting the physician with the procedure as needed 3) post procedure monitoring, assessment and documentation. We are looking for a passionate learner and collaborative team player to help care for our patients.

Requirements

• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program
• active New York State RN license in good standing
• minimum of 6-12 months of RN experience

Nice To Haves

• passionate learner
• collaborative team player

Responsibilities

• pre-procedure questions, assessments and IV placement
• intra-procedure patient monitoring, administering of sedation and other medications, and assisting the physician with the procedure as needed
• post procedure monitoring, assessment and documentation
• assumes the charge nurse role
• actively participates in unit/service activities
• supports co-workers
• assesses unit needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree