Registered Nurse - Vascular Institute

Registered Nurse - Vascular InstituteToms River, NJ 08755OverviewSalary Range $45.25 - $56.25 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift 4 - 10 Hour Shifts Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category NurseDescriptionThe AMI Vascular Institute is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team in the Toms River Vascular Institute location! This is a great opportunity to join a growing & innovative outpatient practice.AMI Nurses do not take call or work weekends!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 proceduresPerforms assessments, obtains medical history, provides education to the patient and families about planned tests and proceduresScreens and monitors the patient throughout diagnostic procedures, initiating IV access and administering appropriate medications as per radiologist orders and protocolsAssists with central line placementsAssists, as necessary, during complex proceduresAdministration of and monitoring during moderate sedationCompletes required documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)Acts as point of contact for referrals and patientsAttends and assists with patient consultationsInitiates and follows pre-procedure protocols to optimize patient care during procedures and testsOrchestrates patient discharge and provides patient and family education of discharge instructions to ensure safe transition to home and follow-up care following procedurePerforms office related tasks and projects to ensure the efficient, orderly and safe delivery of patient careEnsures communication of patient status and results is provided to all involved members of the healthcare teamDemonstrates appropriate level of empathy, understanding and interest in the needs of all patients referred to AMI, and acts as a patient advocate and radiologist liaisonPerforms other duties as required and assigned.This full time, 40 hour per week position includes a work schedule of four (4) ten (10) hour shifts on weekdays; no nights, call, or weekends. The position will provide coverage in the Toms River Vascular Institute, with coverage assigned in Eatontown as needed.Schedules are subject to change based on business needs.QualificationsCandidates 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 American Heart Association 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.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.EOE