Description
Outpatient office based practice in need of a registered nurse one to two days month to provide preop/recovery or moderate sedation for in-office angiogram procedures. There are usually 2 to 5 patients. You maybe required to preop and recover the patients or provide moderate sedation during the procedure. There will be a recovery nurse if more than 2 procedures scheduled.
Experience with interventional radiology procedures preferred but not required.
Previous experience providing moderate sedation in ICU or surgery setting, and recovery required.
Duties
- Knowledge and experience with administering of IV and IM drugs and their possible adverse reactions.
- Competent with patient evaluation, physical assessment, and interviewing techniques.
- Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatment of contrast reactions.
- Knowledge and experience with conscious sedation medications and their reversal agents.
- Knowledge and demonstrated skill using special equipment such as monitors, O2 equipment, SPO2 monitors, etc.
- Interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias.
- Knowledge of diagnostic tests and their preparations.
- Prep patients for procedures (meds, IV etc).
- Charting patient information
- Examining the patient before and after the procedure
- Assist with procedures
- Respond to emergencies
- Provide discharge information
Qualifications
Minimum Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Minimum Experience for Recovery: 12 months recent experience recovering post-op patient. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment.
Minimum Experience for Sedation: 12 months recent experience working in a Cardiac Cath Lab or Invasive Procedural Setting providing moderate sedation. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment.
Req. Certification/Licensure: Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California required. AHA Basic Life Support and AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
Job Types: Per diem, Temporary
Pay: $70.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What is your general availability?
- Do you have pre-op post-op experience? In what setting?
- What is your moderate sedation experience?
- ARE YOU AVAILABLE FOR COVERAGE 7/24 --AND/OR -- 7/27?
Experience:
- Providing moderate sedation: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person