Registered Nurse, Vascular Institute - Per Diem, Weekdays - 8am-4:30pm

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Toms River, NJ 08755Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $52.25 - $55.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nurse The AMI Vascular Institute is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join the teams in the Toms River and Brick Vascular Institute locations! This is a great opportunity to join a growing & innovative outpatient practice. Benefits AMI offers the 401K retirement benefit to Per Diem employees. Offered rates increase based on years of work experience. 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. Documentation in the electronic medical record. Provides specific clinical care. 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. Orchestrates patient discharge and provides patient and family education of discharge instructions to ensure safe transition to home and follow-up care following procedure. Performs office related tasks and projects to ensure the efficient, orderly and safe delivery of patient care. Ensures communication of patient status and results is provided to all involved members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates empathy, understanding and interest in the needs of all patients referred to AMI, and acts as a patient advocate and radiologist liaison. Performs other duties as required and assigned. This Per Diem (PRN) position includes coverage opportunities on weekdays, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. There are no nights, weekends, or call with this position. Shifts are scheduled as needed based on staffing and department needs. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs. Qualifications 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 or a comparable multi-state compact license that is acceptable in New Jersey. Candidates are required to have current AHA BLS & ACLS certifications. 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. 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. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlantic Medical Imaging