Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Nurse - RNIII – Full Time

If you are looking for an RN III position this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position will be located at 279 Troy Road Rensselaer, NY.

Position Highlights:

Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

Work/Life: Monday – Friday

What you will do:

The Registered Nurse should be a NY licensed RN with at least 3-5 years of clinical experience, venipuncture experience and be BLS Certified. The nurse should possess an excellent skill set and strive to provide outstanding patient care. The RN will be required to work with little supervision and understand the protocols in the following areas emergency procedures, contrast administration, and patient exam preparation. They should demonstrate proficiency at operating the portions of the medical imaging equipment, ordering of medical supplies, drug box monitoring and MRI confirmation calls. The RN will be responsible for greeting the patient in a professional manor, changing the patient appropriately, explaining the exam, answering any questions and provided needed nursing care throughout the exam. Provide needed aftercare, explain report turnaround time, enter associated paperwork, patient history and contrast amount if applicable into RIS and complete the exam. The RN should be proficient at taking vital signs, obtaining prior outside reports, patient care, contraindications for exams and contrast administration. Screening of MRI patients, placement of MRI coils and positioning of both MRI and CT patients. Obtaining consent for and the administration of MRI and CT contrast. Professional dress is expected, the RN will complete mandatory yearly compliance testing and safety testing as set forth by SPHPMA.

Job duties:

• Perform high quality care and function in a capacity consistent with AAI/CPAI/EG/ SPHPMA protocol.

• Utilize patient positioning aids, and shielding to promote ALARA.

• MRI Safety screening and implant recognition.

• Adhere to Safety policy and procedures at all times.

• Entering of patient history, associated exam paperwork and contrast amounts in EPIC.

• Understanding of emergency procedures, resuscitation and emergency equipment function and location.

• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

• Ability to maintain professionalism with patients, staff, and referring physician’s office staff.

• Ability to remain flexible and accommodating to our patients and their referring MD’S with scheduling deviations

What you will need:

Associates or bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

HS Diploma/equivalent required

Current unencumbered NYS RN license

Basic Life Support certification

6 months previous RN experience

Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Pay Range: $33.65-48.55

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran