Special Procedures RN (MNA) Urgent Care Atrius Health Somerville
About The Position
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is a multi-specialty group practice serving adult and pediatric patients at 28 locations in eastern Massachusetts. The Special Procedure Nurse works under the direction of the department chief, nurse leader, or designee, providing practice management support and direct patient care in a procedural unit. The role includes pre- and post-procedure assessment and monitoring, as well as intra-procedural care for specialty areas. This position is in Urgent Care at 40 Holland St, Somerville, Massachusetts, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The listed service hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The nurse works with a collaborative care team to support safe, efficient procedural flow, provide specialty-specific care, perform nursing procedures within scope, educate patients, document care, and communicate patient status to the care team. The position also supports medication administration, oncology care coordination, staff education, quality improvement, and program planning.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse education program.
- Active and unrestricted RN licensure in Massachusetts.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
- At least 3 years of relevant medical/surgical or ambulatory nursing experience; exceptions are considered in consultation with the VP of Nursing.
- Willingness or ability to participate in an IVMS (Intravenous Moderate Sedation) seminar every two years.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience with an electronic medical records system; EPIC experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the procedural process as part of a collaborative care team.
- Organize resources and activities to ensure safe, efficient procedural flow.
- Provide specialty-specific care, including pre-op assessment, IV moderate sedation, intra-procedural support, and post-op monitoring for patients in areas such as GYN Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and GI procedures.
- Perform nursing procedures within scope of practice, including IV placement and medication administration, injections, wound care, EKGs, and glucose testing.
- Deliver patient education and pre- and post-procedure instructions; maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality.
- Monitor patient condition throughout the procedural process and communicate relevant information to the care team.
- Administer medications per physician orders and assist with oncology care coordination and community resources.
- Maintain compliance with safety standards, credentialing, and certifications, including BCLS, ACLS, and specialty certifications.
- Contribute to staff education, department meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a resource for patient flow management and program planning, and foster collaborative relationships.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
