Special Procedures RN (MNA) Urgent Care Atrius Health Somerville

UnitedHealth Group•Somerville, MA

10d•$39 - $72•Onsite

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Completed an accredited Registered Nurse education program
Active and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of MA
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty. Must participate in IVMS (Intravenous Moderate Sedation) seminar every two years
3+ years of relevant experience in medical/surgical or ambulatory nursing exceptions in consultation with VP of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience with an electronic medical records system, EPIC experienced

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 (e.g., IV placement and medication administration, injections, wound care, EKGs, glucose testing)
Deliver patient education and instructions for pre- and post-procedure care; 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 (BCLS, ACLS, specialty certifications)
Contribute to staff education, department meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
Serve as a resource for patient flow management and program planning; foster collaborative relationships