Nurse Specialist Angio VIR, Per DIER

Stamford Health is hiring a PER DIEM Nurse Specialist
- Angio for VIR on the Day Shift
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This position is PER DIEM, with a Minimum Requirement of 6 shifts per 6-week schedule, 12 hours must be weekend hours.

Come join a well-established, highly productive and close-knit team of patient-focused Physicians and multiple support staff members! In this role, you will coordinate and develop patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and provide supervision & mentorship for non-RN team members.

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

• The Angio-Specialist will be proficient in-patient assessment and be competent in the management of patient’s Cardiovascular patients, which included the vascular interventional radiology population, before, during and after their procedures.
• The Angio-Specialist will also be required to take an "on call schedule during non-operational hours of the lab to provide coverage for emergency cases. When assigned the charge role the Angio-Specialist will coordinate the operating schedule and supervise unit activities. In addition, he/she will provide supervision of non-RN personnel.
• Assess patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide care for patients pre, intra and post procedures for all cardiac and vascular procedures
• Develop and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome
• Collaborate with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care
• Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.
• Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Act as preceptor to new staff when requested.
• Responsible for taking on call per department’s needs.
• Proficient in the management patients undergoing cardiac, peripheral vascular and Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Proficient in the management of elective and emergency procedures.
• Basic Electrophysiology.
• Competent in the administration of Moderate sedation
• Competent in utilizing the Hemodynamic System for monitoring and documentation purposes.
• Competent in the use of the AVOX, ACT machine and the Balloon Pump.
• Maintain par levels of supplies collaborative with Cardiovascular Technologists.
• Competent in the use of IVUS
• Competent in the use of Pressure Wire (FFR)

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
• BCLS and ACLS required
• Moderate Sedation
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 contact hours annually.

* We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital;
Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and…