Part-time Travel Sedation Recovery Nurse

Benevis•Columbus, GA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Franklin Dental and Braces - Columbus is seeking a part-time Travel Sedation Nurse to join their team. This role involves working 3 days a week, 24 hours total, and requires travel throughout Georgia. The company, Benevis, focuses on providing quality, affordable dental care and creating happy, healthy smiles. The Sedation Recovery Nurse is crucial for post-operative care, monitoring vital signs, assessing consciousness, and observing patients for any side effects from sedation, demonstrating advanced knowledge of anesthesiology.

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
Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association
A valid professional license within the state of practice
Experience as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse in a hospital setting

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.