Company: Vascular Centers of America

Salary: $60-$80 Hourly

Our Unique Program of Care

Vascular Centers of America medical specialists are experts in successfully treating peripheral circulatory diseases. 

We are on a mission to make vascular healthcare and education accessible to all. With our innovative approach, we have been extraordinarily successful in preventing amputations and improving vascular health.

As a Per Diem Registered Nurse, you will work alongside an exceptional team of nurses in providing high-quality care for all patients. Positions are open for a cath lab/ IV conscious sedation RN, or pre-and post-operative/Recovery RN. 

Responsibilities & Job Description

• Ensure patient areas are clean and ready to receive patients each procedure day. Ensure opening lab and closing responsibilities are completed. Adheres to HIPAA compliance standards.
• Pre-operative tasks: When assigned to the pre-and post-operative area, ensure the patients have followed pre-operative instructions as directed. Review patients’ clinical information prior to their procedure including past medical history, lab values, current medications, and confirm allergies. Take the patient’s vital signs, shave groin sites, conduct lab testing when indicated, and initiate IV access. Assess the patient’s physical status including peripheral vascular status. Follow nursing and laboratory policies and procedures. 
• Intraoperative tasks: Must receive training for conscious sedation administration. Review patient’s pre-procedure paperwork and initiate time outs when assigned to the procedure lab. Under the direction and supervision of the physician, provide mild to moderate sedation and continuous monitoring of patient status.
• Post-operative tasks: Recover patients after their procedure including assessing their access site, peripheral vascular status, pain level, and vital signs. Ensure documentation is clearly written, accurate, and thorough. Provide patient education and discharge instructions. 
• Maintain communication with full-time nursing staff regarding patient satisfaction and nursing supplies needed. Assist with additional duties as necessary.

Requirements:

• RN NY state license

• BLS Certification

• ACLS Certification
• One year of nursing experience in a cath lab, ICU, ER, or step down/intermediate care unit setting. Cath lab experience preferred. 

• Conscious sedation experience preferred

• Covid Vaccination (NY state requirement)

Skills:

• Patient focused

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented

• Flexible

Vascular Centers of America does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sextual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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