Special Procedures RN (MNA) Urgent Care Atrius Health Norwood
About The Position
Under the direction of the department chief, nurse leader, or designee, the Special Procedure Nurse provides practice management support and direct patient care in a procedural unit. Responsibilities include pre- and post-procedure assessment, monitoring, and intra-procedural care for specialty areas such as GYN Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oncology, and GI procedures. This role is based in Urgent Care at Atrius Health’s Norwood location and is scheduled for 40 hours weekly. The department is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The nurse works as part of a collaborative care team, helping maintain safe and efficient procedural flow, delivering specialty-specific care, performing nursing procedures within scope, and supporting patient education, documentation, and care coordination. The position also contributes to staff education, quality improvement, and department 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 experience in medical/surgical or ambulatory nursing; exceptions are handled in consultation with the VP of Nursing.
- Willingness or ability to participate in the 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 preferred.
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-operative assessment, IV moderate sedation, intra-procedural support, and post-operative monitoring for patients in areas such as GYN Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and GI procedures.
- Perform nursing procedures within scope of practice, such as 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 data 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
