Job DescriptionSaint Joseph's Medical Center, is actively seeking a Registered Nurse, Under the direction of the Medical Director and Radiology/Cardiology Administrator, the Registered Nurse will perform all duties associated with provision of effective and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess patients before administration of iodinated Provide safe and accurate administration of medication and intravenous fluids in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
- Establish intravenous access for administration of contrast, medications and intravenous fluids.
- Deliver intravenous contrast or other IV medications including IV sedation per Radiologist order.
- Perform physical, psychological, and cognitive status assessments of patients.
- Provide preprocedure instructions, review lab results,
- Monitor patient intraoperatively and during postoperative recovery phase for change in status.
- Provide preprocedure and follow-up phone calls
- Responsible for ensuring that emergency equipment (Arrest Cart and AED equipment) is properly maintained, restocked and secured, according to FPO guidelines.
- Responsible for maintenance and storage of medication, syringe, catheter inventory and supplies related to patient care. Responsible for maintaining required checklists.
- Conscious Sedation: maintain medication records, security, records related to each patient. Ensures correct Narcotic count, waste and proper disposal of expired narcotics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required.
- New York State RN License required.
- Current BLS/ACLS certification required.
- 1 year prior monitoring experience in Interventional Radiology or 2 years of ER, ICU, OR, Cath Lab, Telemetry or Recovery Room experience required.
- Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.
- Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
- Basic proficiency in computer skills including
- Will work in a medical facility subject to electrical, chemical, magnetic and radiant hazards; exposure to infectious disease and lifting hazards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- PALS certification preferred.
Base Rate 97,850.38Saint Joseph's Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should submit resume to:
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