IR Sedation RN

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. This position may qualify for a sign on bonus. 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 day’s procedures with supplies to include EKG leads and oxygen. Prints the daily schedule and pre‑op call template. Performs narcotic count in the morning and documents all used narcotics during the day. Returns all unused items to the lock box. Ends the 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. Monitors patient vitals intra‑op including blood pressure, EKG rhythm and 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. Transfers sedation patient 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 HIPAA policies and standards regarding patient confidentiality. Oversees the crash cart, performs AED checks and maintains the 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 Checks inventory monthly, removes and restocks if outdated.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 the 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 preferred. Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Thorough knowledge of 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. Benefits Beyond competitive compensation, our well‑rounded benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA/FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr