Part-time Travel Sedation Recovery Nurse

Benevis•Columbus, GA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Franklin Dental and Braces - Columbus is seeking a Part-time Travel Sedation Nurse to work 3 days/week (24 hours) and travel throughout Georgia. The company's mission is to create over a million smiles a year by providing quality, affordable dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. The Sedation Recovery Nurse is integral to post-operative care, demonstrating advanced knowledge of anesthesiology. This role involves monitoring post-operation vital signs, assessing levels of consciousness, and observing patients for any side effects from sedation.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Registered Nurse (RN) certification
Must have an RN license
Minimum 1 year of experience as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse in a hospital setting
Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association
A valid professional license within the state of practice

Nice To Haves

A Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential from the American Heart Association is recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions.
Recovery work with pediatric patients (preferred)
Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilize critical care skills to assess body temperature and track other indicators of stability or complications.
Administer diligent care via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.
Assess patients' condition after a surgery has been performed.
Measure, record patients’ vital signs and ensure that all vitals are within normal range.
Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor.
Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications.
Update charts, patient files, and records.
Determine when patients are ready to be released.
Collaborate with the dental team on post-operative patient care.
Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies.
Performs to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.
Other duties as assigned.