IR Sedation Nurse

Join United Urology Group

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

Job Description

The IR Sedation Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patients, including developing, evaluating, and modifying 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 and provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team members, according to established standards. Patients served include all age groups.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• May act as an informal team leader and aid other staff members with support tasks that require considerable judgment and initiative.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct, all applicable company policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• May escalate difficult/complex issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Ensures medical records are accurate, complete, and compliant with policies and procedures. Maintains integrity of medical records, filing paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures and performing audits on a regular basis.
• Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics.
• Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary, and safe daily.
• Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment daily before and after procedures.
• Makes recommendations regarding replacement of equipment and repairs.
• Assists with hazardous waste materials, dirty linen, and rugs disposal.
• Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
• Attends and participates in meetings, assisting with meeting agendas and gathering data/material for meetings.
• Ensures effective communication with physicians.
• Attends and participates in meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.
• Addresses physician concerns in areas of responsibility.
• May assist in developing and revising policies related to radiography to ensure continuous process improvement.
• Assists in training and orienting new employees on the equipment.
• Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. This will be verified prior to employment.
• BLS certification, ACLS certification. This will be verified prior to employment.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state where you live and will be employed. This will be verified prior to employment.

Travel:

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel up to 5%.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Outstanding judgment, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Flexibility, problem-solving, and team attitude.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient with computer software, Microsoft Office Suite, database, and typing skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in English knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices to be utilized when operating radiology systems.
• Experience with monitoring and maintaining inventory.
• Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient-first attitude.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Physical Requirements for the Job

• The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform patient transfers and positioning of patients up to 400 pounds.
• Must be able to stand in a protective apron for up to 60-120 minutes.
• Intermittently required to stoop, bend, speak, and listen.

Pay Range: $38.00 - $44.00 per hour Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended and accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.