Procedural Nurse (Wellesley) (Per Diem)
About The Position
The Procedural Nurse provides nursing services in a vascular Office-Based Lab (Cath Lab) setting. The nurse collaborates with clinical leadership on management, clinical, and patient-care responsibilities, works within their scope of practice under the authority of the attending surgeon, and performs duties consistent with the limits established by physician staff and Massachusetts Board of Nursing statutes. The role reports to the Office Manager for operational matters and to the Lead Office Based Lab Nurse for clinical matters. The nurse supports daily operations of the outpatient endovascular center, maintains infection control and safety standards, and contributes to the center’s quality assurance program. The role oversees patient care from pre-procedure through discharge, monitors vital signs during procedures, completes timely patient communications and follow-up, and maintains comprehensive medical records and required logs. The position may also involve local and/or regional assignments as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Minimum of a BSN.
- Registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts.
- BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Cardiac Cath Lab or interventional radiology (IR) experience required.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely.
- Willingness to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed.
- Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization.
- Ability to use the department’s computerized system and associated devices adequately.
Nice To Haves
- ICU or PACU experience.
Responsibilities
- Uphold AAAASF standards.
- Assist with daily operations of the outpatient endovascular center, including reviewing scheduled cases, maintaining infection control, stocking medications, supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate staffing, maintaining safety standards, and maintaining patient and narcotic logs.
- Oversee the patient experience from pre-procedure through discharge.
- Ensure patients are contacted in a timely manner before procedures, receive adequate instructions, and have their questions answered.
- Call all patients within 24 hours after procedures.
- Ensure patient medical records, including medical histories, are comprehensive and complete, and maintain patient records in the filing system.
- Observe patient vital signs during procedures.
- Maintain patient support amenities in the center, including refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and refrigerator.
- Assist with management of the Quality Assurance Program.
- Help ensure equipment is maintained and checked according to AAAASF standards.
- Perform other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership.
