Registered Nurse, Vascular Institute - Part Time 24 Hours per Week - Vineland & Somerdale

Atlantic Medical Imaging•Vineland, NJ

1d•$42 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The AMI Vascular Institute is seeking a part time, 24 hour per week Registered Nurse (RN) to join the teams in the Vineland and Somerdale Vascular Institute locations! This is a great opportunity to join a growing & innovative outpatient practice. This schedule include three (3) eight (8) hour day shifts per week on weekdays. AMI offers a generous compensation and benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, 401k and Profit sharing and the opportunity to work in an exciting and progressive outpatient practice. Offered rates increase based on years of work experience. The responsibilities of the Vascular Institute / Interventional Radiology RN include, but are not limited to: Assists the entire interventional radiology team in providing patient care, through the continuum of care for various diagnostic and interventional procedures; Performs assessments, obtains medical history, provides education to the patient and families about planned tests and procedures; Screens and monitors the patient throughout diagnostic procedures, initiating IV access and administering appropriate medications as per radiologist orders and protocols Assists with central line placements; Assists, as necessary, during complex procedures; Administration of and monitoring during moderate sedation; Completes required documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR); Acts as point of contact for referrals and patients; Attends and assists with patient consultations; Initiates and follows pre-procedure protocols to optimize patient care during procedures and tests; Facilitates patient discharge and provides patient and family education regarding discharge instructions to ensure safe transition to home and follow-up care following procedure; Ensures communication of patient status and results is provided to all involved members of the healthcare team; Demonstrates appropriate level of empathy, understanding and interest in the needs of all patients referred to AMI, and acts as a patient advocate and radiologist liaison; Performs office related tasks and projects to ensure the efficient, orderly and safe delivery of patient care; and Performs other duties as required and assigned. This part time, 24 hour per week position includes a work schedule of three (3) eight (8) hour shifts per week between the hours of 7am-5:30pm on weekdays. There are no nights, weekends, or call with this position. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a current and valid RN license in the State of New Jersey
Candidates are required to have current BLS & ACLS certifications
Candidates must possess proven working skills for IV therapy techniques and dispensing/administering medications
Advanced clinical skills and a strong foundation in clinical judgment and critical thinking are necessary for success in this position
Intermediate computer skills are required
Candidates must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can adapt quickly in emergent situations

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, Cath Lab, Endo or PACU strongly preferred.
Experience caring for patients receiving conscious sedation preferred; sedation certification completion required within thirty (30 days) of start of employment.

Responsibilities

Assists the entire interventional radiology team in providing patient care, through the continuum of care for various diagnostic and interventional procedures
Performs assessments, obtains medical history, provides education to the patient and families about planned tests and procedures
Screens and monitors the patient throughout diagnostic procedures, initiating IV access and administering appropriate medications as per radiologist orders and protocols
Assists with central line placements
Assists, as necessary, during complex procedures
Administration of and monitoring during moderate sedation
Completes required documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Acts as point of contact for referrals and patients
Attends and assists with patient consultations
Initiates and follows pre-procedure protocols to optimize patient care during procedures and tests
Facilitates patient discharge and provides patient and family education regarding discharge instructions to ensure safe transition to home and follow-up care following procedure
Ensures communication of patient status and results is provided to all involved members of the healthcare team
Demonstrates appropriate level of empathy, understanding and interest in the needs of all patients referred to AMI, and acts as a patient advocate and radiologist liaison
Performs office related tasks and projects to ensure the efficient, orderly and safe delivery of patient care
Performs other duties as required and assigned