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

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families at the competent level, using the nursing process and working under general supervision. The RN provides safe and effective care and collaborates with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes in a high-volume Vascular and Interventional Radiology procedural environment.

The RN helps patients and family members understand procedures and the plan of care; assists with procedure-room preparation; maintains sterile technique; administers conscious sedation and other medications as needed; monitors patient patterns and vital signs throughout procedures; and oversees patient safety and comfort before, during, and after procedures. The position is a regular employee role scheduled for 40 hours per week on a day shift, generally four 10-hour shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with minimal call requirements.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
• Telemetry or EKG monitoring experience or capability is required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing: enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years and successful completion of a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements described in the posting, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and working effectively in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• Emergency, procedural, or ICU experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and the plan of care to patients and family members.
• Assist with preparation of the procedure room.
• Maintain sterile technique.
• Administer conscious sedation and other medications as needed.
• Monitor patient patterns and vital signs throughout procedures.
• Oversee patient safety and comfort before, during, and after procedures.
• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care using the principles and practices of the nursing process.
• Deliver safe and effective care and interact with other health care team members to achieve desired results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree