SEDATION NURSE (PART-TIME) - IR / SPECIAL PROCEDURES

About the role

Northwest Specialty is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused RN to join the IR / Special Procedures team! This position is part-time. Under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor, the Sedation Nurse will provide professional nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care. This position will administer conscious sedation under the direction of a physician or CRNA and will care for patients who are receiving conscious sedation. This position will assess patients for appropriate intravascular device and monitor/assess patients receiving conscious sedation before, during and after receiving conscious sedation. Duties will also include assisting the CRNA providers with pre-operative nerve blocks.

Responsibilities

• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely.
• Sets priorities to facilitate the timely and efficient flow of patients throughout the day.
• Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by client facility’s policies, procedures, or protocols.
• Starts and monitors IVs, administers pre-operative medications, and explains patient's rights and procedures.
• Develops a plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• Closely observes patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
• Assists and maintains adequate ventilation, hemostasis and circulation; assesses level of consciousness, provides pain management, and ensures the safety of the patient.
• Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family.
• Carries out physician/anesthesia orders.
• Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and facility staff.
• Monitors patient vital signs to include interpretation of SpO2 & etCO2 during & post procedure.
• Performs point of care CLIA Moderate testing accurately and safely.
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Maintains current competency in nursing specialty.