Procedural/Cath Lab Nurse (Wellesley)

Responsibilities

• Uphold the standards of AAAASF
• Assist with daily operations of the out-patient endovascular center, including:
• Review scheduled cases ahead of time
• Maintain Infection control
• Stock medications, supplies and equipment
• Ensure the center is adequately staffed
• Ensure safety standards are maintained throughout the center
• Maintain patient and narcotic logs
• Responsible for patient care, including:
• Oversee patient experience from pre-procedure to discharge
• Ensure that patients are called in a timely manner before procedure, are given adequate instructions and their questions are answered
• Provide post-procedures call backs to all patients within 24 hours
• Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete including medical history
• Observe patient vital signs during procedure
• Maintain patient records in filing system
• Ensure comfort of patient support systems in center, including stocking refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and refrigerator
• Aid in the management of Quality Assurance Program
• Maintain Safety Standards within the center according to AAASF requirements
• Aid in overseeing that equipment is maintained and checked according to AAAASF standards, including but not limited to:
• Other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, minimum of BSN
• Registered as a nurse in the state of Massachusetts
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Cath Lab or IR experience a must
• ICU or PACU experience helpful
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely
• Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and employees within the organization
• Ability to adequately use the department’s computerized system and its associated devices

Pay

$40/hour- $61/hour. Negotiable based on skills and experience