Procedure Nurse

Pain Treatment Centers of America•Hot Springs, AR

4d•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. On any given day, the Procedure Nurse may be responsible for performing some or all of the following functions: Circulating, Moderate Sedation, and Pre/Post-Operative, 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

Assisting the physician and other staff with caring for the patient before, during and after procedures.
Managing 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.
Using critical thinking and assessment to direct care and activities for the team for the patient’s best interest.
Understanding principles of asepsis and sterile technique.
Separating specialized equipment used in the procedure room.
Inventorying all items both pre- and post-procedure.
Preparing the procedure room for patient/procedure.
Ensuring that the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient using at least two patient identifiers.
Responding to life-saving situations based on nursing standard and protocol.
Positioning a patient to prevent complications and injury.
Opening sterile supplies and overseeing/maintaining a sterile field.
Following 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 records, timekeeping, and monitoring vital signs.
Applying appropriate monitors before each procedure.
Reporting any pertinent information to the pre/post-op nurse.
Administering moderate sedation within the RN Scope of Practice in compliance with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, cardiac arrhythmia recognition, and complications related to sedation/analgesia medications.
Observing and checking 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.
Assessing, diagnosing, and intervening in the event of complications or undesired outcomes to institute nursing interventions in compliance with orders (including standing orders) and institutional protocols.
Providing quality care to the perioperative patient.
Clinically partnering with physicians and other staff so that patients achieve their desired outcome.
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.
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.