Registered Nurse - Procedure Suite - Per Diem
EXCEPTIONAL CANCER CARE, EXCEPTIONAL NURSES
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This position is responsible for the nursing management of patients being sedated in association with procedures. The nurse provides direct patient care, consults with physicians and other nurses, and sets clinical standards and is involved in education activities. Serves as a member of the clinic emergency response team. This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Procedure Suite and Pulmonary Function.
Responsibilities
Administers sedating agents:
- Performs a nursing assessment prior to each patient’s sedation and procedure which includes review of relevant lab studies, review of systems, assessment of sedation related risk factors, prior anesthesia history, assessment of airway and level of consciousness
- Follows all procedures related to sedation and demonstrates and understanding of the use of appropriate reversal agents and methods for accessing airways
- Successfully initiates intravenous access and safely administers agents
- Provides patient and family teaching about sedation and care following the procedure
Assures the safety of patients and other staff:
- Whenever possible responds to emergent or urgent medical situations in the Clinic
- Documents administration of drugs and other agents properly
- Documents all nursing care activities accurately and in a timely fashion
Provides care to patients as part of the overall care team:
- Provide psychosocial support to patients and families
- Informs charge nurse or nurse supervisor of high-risk situations or operational issues
- Participates in continuous performance improvement and quality efforts
- Ensures that proper techniques and practices are followed according to approved policies and procedures
Follows SCCA code of conduct:
- Assumes accountability for own work performance
- Observes assigned work schedules and hours
- Follows time and attendance standards
- Adheres to dress code and personal appearance
- Follows SCCA code of conduct
Qualifications
Required:
- Nursing degree
- Current Washington State nursing license
- Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
- ACLS certification (if not current, then must be obtained within six months of hire), renewal every two years
- Successful completion of UWMC Sedation Training Program (must be completed within six months of hire)
- Recent experience PACU/ICU/ED/Endoscopy RNs with moderate sedation experience
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Two years of nursing experience
- Recent ICU, PACU, Interventional Radiology or Emergency Department experience
- Oncology or transplant infusion experience
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