Sedation RN-IR

About The Role

The IR Sedation Nurse is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care for patients receiving moderate sedation for surgical procedures. The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the comfort and safety of patients for a designated time frame.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performs various activities necessary for the preparation of the patient and the procedure room for the radiology procedures in compliance with policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Conducts all necessary preparations for the patient procedure room.
• Stocks the Nursing Cart for the days procedures with supplies to include EKG leads and oxygen.
• Prints the daily schedule and pre-op call template.
• Narcotic count in the morning, moves to the procedure room for the day's procedures.
• Documents all used narcotics during the day.
• Returns all unused items to the lock box.
• End of day narcotic count.
• Checks in the first patient of the day.
• Explains procedure to the patient, answers any questions and addresses patient concerns.
• Administers medication, pre, intra and post-op.
• Maintains patient vitals, intra-op including bp, ekg rhythm, oxygen saturation and ensures there are no airway obstructions.
• Scans items used in the procedure room into the inventory management system.
• Administers sedation medication through IV access.
• 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 transfer document from self to the Medical Assistant.
• Complies with HIPPA policies and standards with regards to patient confidentiality.
• Oversees the crash cart.
• Performs AED checks and expired medication log daily.
• Checks inventory monthly, removes and restocks if outdated.
• Trains new Nurses and Medical Assistants as needed.
• Makes Post-op call to the patient and dictates in patient’s chart.

What We Expect From You

• Graduate of an accredited RN Program
• Current State License
• Current CPR certification
• At least one (1) year of medical/surgical experience is preferred

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About US Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

Salary Range

Please note that the hourly range for this position will vary based on experience level, education and geographical location. $35.00 - $43.10 / hour

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.