Sedation Nurse

About the role

The Sedation Nurse provides advanced nursing assessment, care, and documentation of patient status during procedures, including medication administration, patient comfort, support, awareness, and education. Responsibilities span pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural phases.

Responsibilities

• Provides advance nursing assessment pre-procedurally, intra-procedurally, and post-procedurally.
• Identifies and interprets subtle and early indicators of crisis situations and intervenes.
• Administers conscious or moderate sedation under physician supervision for invasive procedures.
• Maintains patient's condition by monitoring blood pressure, ECG, oxygen saturation, capnography, IV solutions, and contrast materials.
• Keeps a personal watch on the patient's condition, prepares the room and patient for the procedure, and provides supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintains inventory and stock of necessary supplies in assigned area.
• Screens patient's medical history and identifies information impacting care, communicating concerns to the provider.
• Performs laboratory testing, IV’s when needed, and accurately administers, documents, and accounts for all medications.
• Documents patient encounters clearly, accurately, completely, and efficiently.
• Manages and follows up with patients, identifies events qualifying for incident reporting, and notifies management.
• Maintains emergency equipment, assists with emergency care, and performs administrative duties as needed.
• Demonstrates exemplary customer service, adheres to OSHA, CLIA, Joint Commission/AAAHC, CDC, State, Board of Pharmacy regulations, and Company policies.
• Participates in and completes required trainings and in-services, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in nursing with at least one (1) year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
• One (1) year of prior experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state in which the employee practices, or compact eligible.
• A current ACLS and BLS certification.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers, and the public.
• Flexible scheduling ability.
• Patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Working knowledge of all equipment and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical terminology.
• Proof of influenza vaccination annually.
• Completion of two (2)-step PPD (NE staff) or annual PPD (SE staff).
• Completion of all regulatory competencies prior to beginning work in the ASC.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse.
• One (1) year of prior experience working in a Pain Management practice.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Patience and understanding during stressful conditions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical terminology.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $42.00/Hour - $47.00/Hour
• PTO: Up to 96 hours in first year (pro-rated based on start date)
• Holidays: 7 (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
• Health Benefits: Medical (single and family), Dental (single and family), Vision (single and family)
• Other Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits: Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity