Procedural Nurse (Lowell) ( Per Diem)
The Vascular Care Group · Lowell, MA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$40–$61/hrInternship
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
- Monitor and administer sedation
- 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
- 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 management of Quality Assurance Program
- Assist in overseeing that equipment is maintained and checked according to AAAASF standards, including but not limited to:
- Other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership
- Assist in clinic as needed
- Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, minimum of BSN
- Registered as a nurse in the state of Massachusetts
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Previous experience in IR strongly preferred
- ICU or ED experience a must
- Previous experience in sedation required
- 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
Requirements
Compensation
$40/hour - $61/hour. Negotiable based on skills and experience