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 principles and practices of the nursing process, delivers safe and effective care, and collaborates with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

The RN helps patients and family members understand procedures and plans 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 scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift, working four 10-hour shifts per week 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 competency 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 an AHA-recognized equivalent) or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to meet the listed physical and mental requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and working overtime as required.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an associate or diploma nursing degree: 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 within the nursing scope of practice.
• Help patients and family members understand procedures and the plan of care.
• 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.
• Deliver safe and effective care and collaborate 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