The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ***ColumbiaDoctors***. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi\\-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.
**Up to $10K in Sign\\-On Bonus!**
**Job Summary:**
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse will perform all duties associated with provision of effective and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families.
**Job Responsibilities:**
* Assess patients before administration of contrast material for CT, MRI or other imaging studies. Monitor patients throughout the procedure. Obtain appropriate history including allergies.
* Establish intravenous access for contrast and medication administration.
* Provide safe and accurate administration of medication and intravenous fluids.
* Perform physical, psychological, and cognitive status assessments of patients. Perform POC testing for Glucose, Creatinine and Pregnancy
* Monitor patient while in the imaging area for change in status and implement appropriate intervention; contact physician if needed.
* Explain procedure; Initiate care and discharge plan for patient’s pre and post imaging procedures.
* Responsible for ensuring that safety equipment is properly maintained by Security, notifying them if Banyan Box is locked.
* Responsible for maintaining required checklist for equipment related to patient care.
* Responsible for maintenance and storage of medication, syringe, catheter inventory and supplies related to patient care.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
**Job Qualifications**
* Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required.
* New York State RN License required.
* Current BLS/ACLS certification required.
* 2 year’s prior experience.
* Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.
* Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures.
* Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
* Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.
* Must be able to move around freely and be able to assist in the lifting of physically compromised patients.
* Must possess sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform task related to the patient; sits, stands, bends and walks intermittently throughout the day; must lift patients and supplies.
* Will work in a medical facility subject to electrical, chemical, magnetic and radiant hazards; exposure to infectious disease and lifting hazards.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
* PALS certification preferred.
Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.
**61st Street Service Corporation**
At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.
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