VIC Recovery Nurse
About The Position
The Recovery Nurse (RN) in the Vascular & Interventional Center (VIC) provides specialized pre- and post-procedural nursing care for patients undergoing Endoscopy, Pulmonary, Vascular, Neuro-Interventional, and Interventional Radiology procedures. This role supports a fast-paced, high-acuity procedural environment caring for complex patients requiring moderate sedation, anesthesia support, and advanced monitoring. The Recovery RN is responsible for patient assessment, procedural preparation, recovery monitoring, patient education, and safe discharge planning while collaborating closely with physicians, APPs, anesthesia, and procedural teams to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
Requirements
- Current Virginia RN license
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum one year of experience in PACU, ICU, Emergency Department, procedural recovery, or critical care nursing
Nice To Haves
- BSN
- Experience in Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Neuro-Interventional, or procedural recovery
- EPIC proficiency and moderate sedation recovery experience
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive post-procedure nursing assessments, including neurological, vascular, sedation, and pain assessments.
- Recover and monitor patients following procedures involving moderate sedation or anesthesia.
- Identify and respond to complications including bleeding, respiratory compromise, neurological changes, and hemodynamic instability.
- Administer medications and interventions as ordered.
- Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support safe patient care and efficient procedural flow.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in EPIC.
- Participate in emergency response situations and maintain ACLS competency.
- Support departmental quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives while maintaining compliance with Sentara policies and infection prevention standards.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
