Procedure Nurse

PTCOA Consulting LLC•Texarkana, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Procedure Nurse is responsible for assisting the physician and other staff with caring for the patient before, during and after procedures. The essential functions of the Procedure Nurse position can be divided into three categories – Circulating, Moderate Sedation, and Pre/Post-Operative. On any given day, the Procedure Nurse may be responsible for performing some or all of these functions, depending on the nature of the procedure, the direction of the Provider and the number and qualifications of other nurses present during the procedure.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted Arkansas Registered Nurse license
ACLS certification
BLS certification
Current influenza vaccination
Proof of current TB skin test
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong telephone communication skills
Knowledge of current medical terminology to communicate with physician, staff, and patients
High level of attention to detail
Strong organization, filing, and time management skills
Basic computer literacy and typing
Patient focused

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of prior relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Circulating: Manages all necessary care in the procedure room, assisting the team in maintaining and creating a comfortable, safe environment for the patient and observing the team from a wide perspective. Uses critical thinking and assessment to direct care and activities for the team for the patient’s best interest.
Moderate Sedation: Responsible for administering moderate sedation within the RN Scope of Practice in compliance with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.
Pre/Post-Operative: Provides quality care to the perioperative patient. Responsible for clinical partnering with physicians and other staff so that patients achieve their desired outcome.
Understanding principles of asepsis and sterile technique.
Knowledgeable about how to separate specialized equipment used in the procedure room.
Inventories all items both pre-post procedure.
Prepares procedure room for patient/procedure.
Ensures that the correct procedure is performed on correct patient using at least two patient identifiers.
Response to life-saving situations based on nursing standard and protocol.
Knowledgeable about how to position a patient to prevent complications and injury.
Opening sterile supplies and overseeing/maintaining a sterile field.
Follows facility’s OSHA safety rules and procedures.
Assisting patient in transferring patient from stretcher to procedure table and vice versa.
Assisting the sedation nurse with record, timekeeping and monitoring vital signs.
Applying appropriate monitors before each procedure.
Reporting any pertinent information to pre/post op nurse.
Demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, cardiac arrhythmia recognition and complications related to sedation/analgesia medications.
Observes and checks all monitors prior to procedure to ensure proper function and patient safety.
Assessing total patient care requirements before, during and after administration of sedation/analgesic medication.
Understanding principles of oxygen delivery, respiratory physiology, transport/uptake. And demonstrating the ability to use oxygen delivery devices.
Recognizing potential complications of sedation/analgesia for each type of agent being administered.
Possessing the required knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose and intervene in the event of complications or undesired outcomes to institute nursing interventions in compliance with orders (including standing orders) and institutional protocols.
Assessing patients prior to and after procedures.
Ensuring operative consents are signed, dated and timed.
Obtaining and recording vital signs before and after procedure.
Initiating intravenous therapy when applicable.
Responsible for educating the perioperative patient about the risks and benefits associated with procedures as well as what to expect after procedures.
Assessing patients’ post-operative condition to ensure that all discharge criteria have been met.
Recording findings in patient record.
Monitoring patient for condition changes and reporting any changes to physician.
Performing intervention duties in case of emergency.
Other related duties as assigned.