Lead Procedural Nurse (Wellesley)

The Vascular Care Group•Wellesley, MA

1d•$41 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

About Us The Vascular Care Group is a rapidly expanding innovative outpatient practice offering life-changing care for vascular patients. With Board Certified physicians, world class facility, and strategic partnerships with local hospitals and networks, we offer a new, convenient model to treat vascular disease. The Lowell office will also offer interventional radiology in addition to vascular procedures. The practice offers medical, dental vision benefits, including a company match with our 401K. Overview This role is responsible for supervising all aspects of nursing services for endovascular patients within an Office Based Lab (OBL). The Lead Procedural Nurse, or OBL Nurse will collaborate with clinical leadership in the performance of the management, clinical, and patient care aspects of his/her duties, and will always act within scope of practice and under the authority of the attending surgeon. This role will perform all duties within the established limits set by the physician staff and in accordance with the state's Board of Nursing regulations. This is a full-time role and will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to the Lead Physicians clinical matters. This role is exempt.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, minimum of BSN, MSN preferred
Registered as a nurse in the state of Massachusetts
BLS and ACLS certification
Cath Lab or IR experience strongly preferred
ICU or ED experience required
Moderate sedation experience required
PACU experience helpful
Ability to stand for prolonged periods
Strong ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely
Strong ability to communicate with patients, visitors and employees within the organization
Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed
Ability to adequately use the office’s computerized systems and associated devices

Responsibilities

Oversee and uphold the standards of AAAASF
Assist in reaccreditation process
Remain informed of new accreditation standards developed by AAAASF
Management of daily operations of the out-patient endovascular center, including:
Review scheduled cases ahead of time
Oversee Infection control
Oversee Housekeeping throughout center, including linens and scrubs
Order and stock medications, supplies and equipment
Ensure the center is adequately staffed
Ensure safety standards are maintained throughout the center
Maintain patient and narcotic logs
Management of staff members
Interview all nursing staff candidates
Maintain adequate numbers of staffing on a daily basis
Credential all staff members prior to employment
Maintain initial and yearly staffing credentials are up to date, update personnel checklist, and keep a copy of credentials in all personnel files
Develop and manage staff training
Delegate responsibilities to staff within the center
Responsible for patient care, including:
Oversee patient experience from pre-procedure to discharge
Monitor and administer sedation
Ensure that patients are called in a timely manner before procedure, are given adequate instructions and their questions are answered
Provide post-procedure call backs to all patients within 24 hours
Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete
Observe patient vital signs during procedures in the OBL
Maintain patient records in filing system
Ensure comfort of patient support systems in center, including stocking refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and refrigerator
Management of Quality Assurance Program
Manage and maintain existing QA program and implement modifications as required to maintain compliance with AAAASF QA program standards
Identify pertinent issues/problems
Collect and analyze all QA data
Yearly review of Infection control Policy
Peer Review program
Nursing Review program
Unanticipated sequela
Safety audits
Monthly Complication Log
24 hour call back forms
Patient satisfaction questionnaires
Incident Reports
Patient and employee complaints
Attend QA meetings
Submit reports on QA findings to QA committee
Communicate data to QA committee
Assist in taking meeting minutes and circulate minutes to committee members
Submit appropriate QA data to AAAASF
Maintain Safety Standards within the center
According to AAASF requirements
Collaborate with clinical leadership and management company of the practice regarding policies and procedures
Oversee Sales Representatives within the center
Oversee that equipment is maintained and checked according to AAAASF standards, including but not limited to:
Procedure room equipment
Medications and logs
Emergency Cart and Equipment
Redundant power supply
Fire and other safety protocols located in operating manuals
Equipment on maintenance logs
Notify AAAASF or Department of Health accordingly as outlined in their standards
Other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership
Assist in clinic as needed