Registered Nurse (RN) (32322)

About the Role

The IR Sedation Nurse is responsible for assessing patients, developing, evaluating, and modifying the plan of care for patients receiving moderate sedation for surgical procedures. The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the comfort and safety of patients for a designated time frame.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities necessary for the preparation of the patient and procedure room for radiology procedures in compliance with policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.
• Conducts all necessary preparations for the patient procedure room, including stocking the Nursing Cart with supplies such as EKG leads and oxygen.
• Prints the daily schedule and pre-op call template.
• Performs narcotic count in the morning, moves narcotics to the procedure room, documents all used narcotics during the day, and returns unused items to the lock box with an end-of-day narcotic count.
• Checks in the first patient of the day, explains the procedure, answers questions, and addresses patient concerns.
• Administers medication pre-, intra-, and post-op.
• Monitors patient vitals intra-op, including blood pressure, EKG rhythm, oxygen saturation, and ensures no airway obstructions.
• Scans items used in the procedure room into the inventory management system.
• Administers sedation medication through IV access.
• Facilitates sedation transfer from the procedure room to the holding area, hooks the patient up to the monitor, and takes the first set of vitals.
• Signs off on the transfer document from self to the Medical Assistant.
• Complies with HIPAA policies and standards regarding patient confidentiality.
• Oversees the crash cart, performs AED checks, and maintains an expired medication log daily.
• Checks inventory monthly, removes outdated items, and restocks as needed.
• Trains new Nurses and Medical Assistants as needed.
• Makes post-op calls to patients and documents the call in the patient’s chart.