Procedural Nurse (Darien) (Part Time)

Responsibilities

• Uphold the standards of AAAASF
• Assist as needed 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
• Absorb comfort of patient support systems in center, including stocking refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and refrigerator
• Absorb management of Quality Assurance Program
• Maintain Safety Standards within the center According to AAASF requirements
• Absorb oversight 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 Connecticut
• BLS and ACLS certification
• ICU or ED experience a must
• 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

Compensation

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