IR Staff Nurse (Full-Time)

New Jersey Urology; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

HSA / FSA

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

U.S. Urology Partners is seeking an IR Sedation Nurse to assess patients and develop plans of care for those undergoing moderate sedation for procedures. The RN will ensure comfort and safety, administer medications, monitor vitals, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include room prep, narcotics management, patient education, and post‑op follow‑up calls. A valid RN license and CPR certification are required, with 1+ year med‑surg experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN Program.
• Current State License.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one (1) year of medical/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and procedure room for radiology procedures in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Prepare patient for the procedure and explain the process, addressing questions.
• Administer medications pre, intra, and post‑op and monitor vitals.
• Record narcotics usage and maintain inventory control.
• Operate and scan items into inventory system; maintain airway safety during procedures.

Skills

RN license

CPR certified

1+ year med-surg experience

Education

RN program graduate

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

The IR Sedation Nurse is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care for patients receiving moderate sedation for surgical procedures.

The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the comfort and safety of patients for a designated time frame.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performs various activities necessary for the preparation of the patient and the procedure room for the radiology procedures in compliance with policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Conducts all necessary preparations for the patient procedure room.
• Stock the Nursing Cart for the days procedures with supplies to include EKG leads and oxygen
• Print the daily schedule and pre-op call template.
• Narcotic count in the morning, move to the procedure room for the day’s procedures. Document all used narcotics during the day. Return all unused items to the lock box.
• End of day narcotic count.
• Checks in the first patient of the day. Explains procedure to the patient, answers any questions and addresses patient concerns.
• Administer medication, pre, intra and post‑op
• Monitor patient vitals, intra‑op including bp, ekg rhythm, oxygen saturation and ensure there are no airway obstructions
• Scan items used in the procedure room into the inventory management system.
• Administer sedation medication through IV access
• Sedation transfer from the procedure room to the holding area. Hook the patient up to the monitor and take the first set of vitals. Sign off on transfer document from self to the Medical Assistant.
• Complies with HIPPA policies and standards with regards to patient confidentiality.
• Oversee the crash cart. Perform AED checks and expired medication log daily.
• Check inventory monthly, remove and restock if outdated.
• Train new Nurses and Medical Assistants as needed.
• Make Post‑op call to the patient and dictate in patient’s chart.

What We Expect from You

• Graduate of an accredited RN Program
• Current State License
• Current CPR certification
• At least one (1) year of medical/surgical experience is preferred

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $46-56/hr, commensurate with education and experience.

What We are Offer You

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”

Compassion

Make Someone’s Day

Collaboration

Achieve Possibilities Together

Respect

Treat people with dignity

Accountability

Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state‑of‑the‑art, urology‑specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.