Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse - Rad-Interventional

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

On-call as scheduled.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

The RN works under the general supervision of the Manager of Interventional Radiology, under clinical supervision of the provider(s) to deliver excellent patient care completing the duties and responsibilities of the position while complying with HIPAA and CVPH confidentiality policies. They are responsible to manage patient flow while supporting provider(s) to ensure efficient use of their time and minimize patient wait time.

This role involves phone, triage, coordination of care, collaboration with physicians and other clinical staff in various departments, as well as pre and post procedural patient teaching. They are responsible to perform operational and quality/risk management duties according to regulations and protocols. The position requires regular use of independent judgment to interpret and apply policies, procedures and practices. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is not a qualifying factor to obtain the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/

Skills Required:

1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.

2. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State.

3. AHA-BLS is required within 6 months of hire or a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to date of renewal.

4. Excellent attention to detail required.

5. Good written and verbal communication skills required.

6. Ability to make appropriate decisions with a minimum amount of supervisory direction required.

7. Knowledge of medical practice management and/or electronic medical records systems a plus.
8. Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience in Interventional Radiology required.
9. Outpatient experience preferred.

10. Physician office experience preferred.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure recognized by the State of New York required.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards Package includes:

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Benefits (403b)
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
• Paid time Time Off

Joining our team has its perks:

• We encourage professional growth and development
• We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
• We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
• We are committed to great patient ratios
• Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
• We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
• Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

About the Area:

The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private.

The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years.

In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating, biking, and fishing in the summer, to skiing and ice skating in the winter months. Nearby Lake Placid, host of the 1980 Winter Olympics and 2023 FISU World University Games, is a hub for recreation.

The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburgh, and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region's rich history.

With exciting relocation and signing incentives and assistance, moving to upstate New York has never been an easier decision.