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 works within the nursing scope of practice to provide high-quality, individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families in a high-volume Vascular and Interventional Radiology procedural environment. Under general supervision, the RN applies the nursing process, delivers safe and effective care, and works with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired outcomes.

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 safeguards patient safety and comfort before, during, and after procedures. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with four 10-hour day shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and minimal call requirements.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
• Telemetry or EKG monitoring experience is required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or a recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing requires 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient and family care using the principles and practices of the nursing process.
• Explain procedures and the plan of care to patients and family members.
• Assist with procedure-room preparation and 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.
• Interact with other healthcare team members to achieve desired results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level