Registered Nurse - Vascular Institute
Atlantic Medical Imaging
Summary
The 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.
Job description
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
Qualifications
- Candidates 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
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current and valid RN license in the State of New Jersey
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
- 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
- Proven working skills for IV therapy techniques and dispensing/administering medications
- Advanced clinical skills and a strong foundation in clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Intermediate computer skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-starter who can adapt quickly in emergent situations
Benefits
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401k
- Profit sharing
Company overview
Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) is a leading diagnostic imaging practice based in New Jersey, founded in 1964 as a one-man radiology practice at Atlantic City Medical Center. The organization has grown into one of the top 100 radiology practices in the United States, operating 29 office locations across seven New Jersey counties. AMI specializes in comprehensive medical imaging services including MRI, CT, PET/CT, 3D mammography, ultrasound, DEXA scans, nuclear medicine, and x-rays. The practice employs over 68 board-certified radiologists and vascular surgeons with extensive training in various medical subspecialties, supported by a staff of more than 900 professionals. AMI is recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovative service delivery, and compassionate patient care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology to provide accurate diagnostic results with rapid turnaround times. The organization also operates a specialized Vascular Institute offering minimally invasive treatment options for peripheral arterial disease and other vascular conditions. With a strong focus on community service and patient-centered care, Atlantic Medical Imaging has established itself as the premier medical imaging provider in southern New Jersey.