Procedural Nurse (Portland) (Per Diem)
About The Position
The Procedural Nurse provides nursing services in a vascular Office-Based Lab setting. The nurse collaborates with clinical leadership on management, clinical, and patient-care responsibilities, works within the scope of practice and under the authority of the attending surgeon, and performs duties consistent with the limits established by physician staff and applicable nursing statutes. The position reports to the Office Manager for operational matters and to the Lead Office Based Lab Nurse for clinical matters. The role supports daily operations of an outpatient endovascular center, maintains infection control and safety standards, assists with quality assurance, and oversees patient care from pre-procedure through discharge. Duties include preparing for cases, maintaining supplies and records, monitoring patients during procedures, communicating with patients, and completing post-procedure follow-up calls within 24 hours. The nurse may also be asked to perform other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, with a minimum of a BSN.
- Registered as a nurse in the state of Maine.
- BLS and ACLS certification.
- ICU or ED experience is 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 adequately use the department’s computerized system and associated devices.
Nice To Haves
- PACU experience is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Uphold the standards of AAAASF.
- Assist with daily operations of the outpatient endovascular center, including reviewing scheduled cases ahead of time.
- Maintain infection control.
- Stock medications, supplies, and equipment.
- Ensure the center is adequately staffed and safety standards are maintained throughout the center.
- Maintain patient and narcotic logs.
- Oversee the patient experience from pre-procedure through discharge.
- Ensure patients are called before procedures in a timely manner, receive adequate instructions, and have their questions answered.
- Call all patients within 24 hours after procedures.
- Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete, including medical history, and maintain patient records in the filing system.
- Observe patient vital signs during procedures.
- Keep patient support areas comfortable, including stocking refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and refrigerator.
- Assist with management of the Quality Assurance Program.
- Maintain safety standards within the center according to AAASF requirements.
- Assist with overseeing equipment maintenance and checks according to AAAASF standards.
- Perform other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership.
