Procedural Nurse (Portland) (Part Time)

About the role

The Vascular Care Group is a rapidly expanding outpatient practice offering life-changing care for vascular patients. With Board Certified physicians, world-class facility, and strategic partnerships with local hospitals and networks, we offer a new, convenient model to treat vascular disease. The practice offers medical, dental, vision benefits, including a company match with our 401K.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the standards of AAAASF
• Assist with daily operations of the outpatient 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
• 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
• Absorb and implement changes to the Quality Assurance Program
• Maintain Safety Standards within the center According to AAASF requirements
• Absorb and implement changes to the Equipment Management Program
• Other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership
• Assist in clinic as needed

Requirements

• 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

Compensation

$41/hour - $60/hour. Negotiable based on skills and experience