Registered Nurse

Lifeline Vascular Care • Colmar Manor, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifeline Vascular Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Vascular Access Center in the Washington, DC area. The nurse provides patient care and clinical support before, during, and after vascular access procedures, including monitoring patients and medications, maintaining prescription drug logs and medical records, and assisting the clinical team. This is a fast-paced position with a Monday-to-Friday schedule; the posting specifies no nights or weekend shifts and center hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screening and a background check.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work cooperatively and supportively with others.
• Patience and compassion in patient interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of RN experience, preferably in dialysis, critical care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory surgery.
• Two years of experience in general diagnostic and special procedures or cardiac catheterization.
• Experience in interventional radiology (IR) and the Cath Lab.
• One year of scrub experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing patient information to the interventionist and clinical team during procedures, including cardiac monitoring, Aldrete scores, and pain status.
• Monitor patient vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and EKG, during procedures.
• Assist with patient care in the recovery room after vascular access procedures.
• Gather clinical information before procedures, including patient assessments and history.
• Maintain an up-to-date narcotic drug log.
• Maintain clear and accurate patient medical records.
• Communicate with dialysis facilities to monitor post-care as directed by the center manager.
• Participate in access center community education programs and activities.
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies.
• Assist in scheduling patients for vascular access procedures and transporting patients within the center.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and disability insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Group accident and hospital indemnity coverage
• Flexible Spending Account or HSA available
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience

What This Job Offers

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