Full time Registered Nurse - Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers NY

Saint 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 97,850.38

Saint Joseph's Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested applicants should submit resume to: fcatalogna@saintjosephs.org