Registered Nurse

Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

5d•$35 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Vascular team as a Registered Nurse- O.R./Interventional! We are looking for a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in busy Interventional Nephrology practice. The Registered Nurse- O.R./Interventional gathers pre-treatment patient data, monitors patients and medications during procedures, maintains prescription drug logs and provides assistance to the clinical team during pre and post procedure activities. This role will circulate for our surgical cases.

Requirements

ASN degree from accredited school of nursing required; BSN preferred
Current RN license
Minimum 2 years clinical RN experience in critical care, dialysis or O.R. experience
BLS and ACLS certification required
Basic computer skills
High integrity, collaborator with patient service focus and flexibility
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently, yet also function in a highly collaborative, fast paced, team environment
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Must work 4 ten hour days

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing patient information to the physician and clinical team during procedures to deliver vascular access care to the patient including but not limited to cardiac monitoring, aldrete score, pain status
Monitor patient vitals (HR, BP, O2sat, EKG) during procedures
Maintain radiation safety when C-Arm is in use in the procedure room
Circulate for Surgical Cases
Assist in the procedure room preparation, maintain sterile technique in the procedure room; assist with pre and post procedures including assessment of discharge
Assist in recovery room patient care following vascular access procedures and surgical cases
Monitor and record use of all medications during procedures
Gather patient clinical information prior to procedures including patient assessments and medical history
Keep clear and accurate patient medical records
Complete post-op follow-up calls
Other duties as assigned