Registered Nurse II - VIR Procedure/Sedation Nurse (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results. The RN will operate within the nursing scope of practice to provide high quality care for a broad patient population. The RN will work to ensure the patient and family members understand the procedure & plan of care; assist in procedure room preparation; maintain sterile technique; administer conscious sedation and other drugs as needed; monitor patient patterns & vital signs throughout the procedure; oversee the safety & comfort of patients before during and after procedures. The RN will be expected to apply working knowledge and experience in high volume procedural environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
• Telemetry or EKG monitoring required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency, procedural, or ICU experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care.
• Deliver safe and effective care.
• Interact with other members of the health care team.
• Ensure patient and family understanding of procedures and care plans.
• Assist in procedure room preparation.
• Maintain sterile technique.
• Administer conscious sedation and other drugs as needed.
• Monitor patient patterns and vital signs throughout procedures.
• Oversee the safety and comfort of patients before, during, and after procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees