Staff Nurse CNII

To apply for this Staff Nurse CNII, 2027-157 position, you may use the Candidate Self-Service (CSS) online application. After submitting your application, you may also have the opportunity to upload a cover letter, a resume, and references. You MUST have these documents available at the time of application. The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at . UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Interventional Radiology RN with a passion for delivering best-in-class patient experience SCHEDULE: Full Time 40 hour 8 hour shifts with rotating start times and on-call as needed on weekends, holidays EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Provides patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team based on national standards, and utilizing the nursing process. Responsible and accountable for the delivery of skilled professional patient care that is delivered based on recognized national standards of practice, JDH policy and procedures the Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses and applicable laws and regulations. Performs hemodynamic recording appropriate to procedure. Circulates for all diagnostic and interventional procedures including neuro vascular and vascular performed in a hybrid suite. Proficiently assists in a variety of invasive procedures, such as but not limited to, central line procedures, administration of blood/blood products, PICC insertion/removal, at Port-a-Cath access. Monitors and cares for ICU/Telemetry patients while in Imaging Services. Provides nursing care and conscious sedation support to patients for having interventional procedures, include hybrid OR procedures. Assists in clinical education/orientation of unit staff to meet patient care needs on the unit. Monitors quality of patient care and nursing practice of self; seeking professional growth and development. Participates in unit based continuous improvement activities. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES : Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing; Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures Excellent demonstrated interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills Proven ability to establish priorities and manage effectively. MINUMN REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must possess and maintain or be eligible for a current RN license in the State of CT. 1-2 Registered Nurse experience. Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification for healthcare providers. This is the only accepted credential. Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) BLS & ACLS certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment. PREFERRED QAULIFICATIONS: At least one (1) year of experience with procedural sedation (IR preferred), Interventional Radiology nurse experience Critical Care experience BSN in Nursing WHY UCONN HEALTH UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uconn Health Center