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

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for an RN position in the VIR, this could be your opportunity! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Vascular Interventional Radiology Unit (VIR). Essential Duties and 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. Experience 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

Requirements

• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

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