Registered Clinical Nurse Leader Full Time Salary: $110-$120k 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 Clinical Nurse Leader, you will help oversee laboratory operations and lead a team of nurses in providing high-quality care for all patients.
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 clear and accurate. Provide patient education and discharge instructions. Updates sent daily to providers after the completion of procedures.
Complete nursing supply orders, assist with inventory management, complete monthly medication checks, and monthly crash cart checks.
Leadership responsibilities: Creates the nursing staff schedule. Oversees accreditation and testing system compliance. Monitors overall nursing care delivery and patient outcomes, for appropriateness and satisfaction. Functions as a resource for per diem nursing staff and assists with the training process. Updates staff with changes to policies and procedures, and ensures modifications are executed. The nurse leader will help to oversee daily lab operations 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.
Leadership experience preferred.
Covid Vaccination (NY state requirement)
Skills:
Patient focused
Excellent communication skills
Strong critical thinking skills
Detail oriented
Flexible
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401K
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.