Registered Nurse - Vascular Institute, 4 - 10 Hour Shifts

The AMI Vascular Institute is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team in the Brick and Toms River Vascular Institute locations!  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 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
• Completes required documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• 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 appropriate level of 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 full time, 40 hour per week position includes a work schedule of four (4) ten (10) hour shifts of 7am-5:30pm on weekdays; no nights, call, or weekends.  The day off during the week will vary and schedules are issued the month prior.  The position will provide coverage in the AMI Vascular Institutes in Brick and Toms River.

Schedules are subject to change based on business needs.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a current and valid RN license to practice in the State of New Jersey.  Candidates are required to have current AHA or Red Cross 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

Salary : $42 - $55