Registered Nurse (Part-time)

Cardiovascular Care Group Nursing PositionEstablished in 1963, The Cardiovascular Care Group provides complete care for patients with vascular disease. With New Jersey offices in Essex, Passaic, Union, Morris, Monmouth, and Mercer counties, the Group is able to deliver care in both office-based and hospital settings. The Vein Institute provides comprehensive care to patients with venous disease.The incumbent is responsible for delivering high quality nursing care to patients undergoing vascular interventional procedures in the Surgical Suite, as well as maintaining the environment in which the care is delivered. Our Registered Nurses are equipped to perform duties in pre, intra and post-operative environments.Responsibilities include:Applies the nursing process in provision of patient care: identify patient needs, formulate a plan, provide care & treatment and evaluate the patient's response in a timely fashion.Provide patients and their family members or caretakers with information for pre and post-operative education. Including home recovery and any restrictions on diet or activity.Interacts with physicians and other staff in providing care to the patientCompletes accurate charting and records in electronic medical record systemTransports and assists patients as needed.Handles protected health information in accordance with HIPAA guidelinesParticipates in Quality Improvement Program and initiatives; including but not limited to Radiation SafetyPerforms other department related duties as assignedPreoperative Responsibilities include:Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patientTakes and monitors patients' vital signsEnsures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performedProvides basic, bedside careIntraoperative Responsibilities include:Circulating Duties onlyMaintains a sterile environmentSets up and opens sterile supplies in the procedure roomAssists in pulling femoral sheaths and permacathsMonitors patient during procedures(May) scrub in and assist surgeonOperates all equipment necessary for patient care (e.g., Oxygen tank, surgical instruments, autoclave, cardiac monitors)Handles patient documentationInventories all items both pre and post-surgeryModerate sedation onlyProvides moderate sedation under direction of physician; starts IVsAdminister secondary doses of Moderate Sedation; after the initial dose is given by the Physician and ONLY monitor the patient.Monitors patient during proceduresInventories all items both pre and post-surgeryPostoperative Responsibilities include:Frequently check PACU patients, monitoring their vital signs and other post-surgical factorsAssess recovering moderate sedation patient utilizing the Aldrete Score to assess the patient for a safe discharge.Review each patient's medical history, taking note of important informationPerform post-operative tasks, such as changing bandages and giving patients medicationsDetermine if patients are ready to leave the facility or if they need more specialized careAssess if the patient has an accompaniment for discharge to home or is the patient fully independent and assessed to care for self at home.Skills and Experience:Minimum three to five years nursing experience, preferably in a vascular surgery practiceKnowledge of sterile/aseptic techniqueCompetency in Radiation SafetyStrong patient focus and customer service skillsExcellent communication skillsEducation:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrent NJ license as a Registered NurseBLS and ACLS certification