Clinical Nurse III: Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR), 40 hrs/week, Days

Vascular Interventional Radiology Unit (VIR) Rn 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). This Radiology Nurse primary role is ensuring the safe and efficient preparation of patients for radiologic procedures. They will assess patients' medical histories, provide necessary preprocedural instructions, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure that patients are optimally prepared for their procedures. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and clinical expertise will contribute to the overall quality of care provided to patients. Other clinical duties as assigned.

Primary Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients scheduled for surgical or invasive procedures to evaluate their physical and emotional readiness.
• Review patients' medical histories, including pre-existing conditions, allergies, medications, and previous surgeries, to identify potential risks or complications.
• Assess and document patients' current medications, including dosage and frequency, and make recommendations for any necessary adjustments or changes in consultation with physicians.
• Provide patients and their families with detailed information about the upcoming procedure, including what to expect and preoperative instructions.
• Monitor and address any safety concerns related to the patient's condition, such as allergies, fall risk, or other vulnerabilities.

Other Clinical Duties:

• 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.

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 devices

Desired Skills/Abilities:

• Critical Care experience with ACLS and/or PALS
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

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Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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