PRN Procedure Nurse

PTCOA; Greenville (MS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

PTCOA is seeking a Procedure Nurse to support physicians and staff in perioperative care. The role requires RN licensure (Arkansas), ACLS/BLS certifications, and up-to-date influenza vaccination and TB testing. The position involves pre-, intra-, and post-procedure duties, with patient safety and sterile technique emphasis.

Aiming for experienced RNs with at least one year in similar settings. The role is full-time with weekly Tuesday coverage, offering a dynamic clinical environment and

Qualifications

• RN license required or preferred with AR licensure
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Influenza vaccination and TB skin test required or up to date
• One year of prior relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and staff with patient care before, during, and after procedures
• Prepare procedure room and ensure sterile technique
• Monitor vital signs and record appropriately during perioperative care
• Assist sedation nurse with records, timekeeping and monitoring
• Ensure correct patient identification and consent procedures are followed
• Educate perioperative patient about risks, benefits, and expectations

Skills

Communication

Telephone communication

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Organization

Typing

Patient focused

Education

Arkansas RN license

ACLS

BLS

Influenza vaccination

TB skin test

Job description

Job Title: Procedure Nurse

Supervisor: Clinical Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Various

Requirements

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of a PRN Procedure Nurse is responsible for assisting the physician and other staff with caring for the patient before, during and after procedures every Tuesday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Circulating

• (1) Understanding principles of asepsis and sterile technique.
• (2) Must be knowledgeable about how to separate specialized equipment used in the procedure room.
• (3) Inventories all items both pre-post procedure.
• (4) Prepares procedure room for patient/procedure.
• (5) Ensures that the correct procedure is performed on correct patient using at least two patient identifiers.
• (6) Response to life-saving situations based on nursing standard and protocol.
• (7) Must be knowledgeable about how to position a patient to prevent complications and injury.
• (8) Opening sterile supplies and overseeing/maintaining a sterile field.
• (9) Follows facility's OSHA safety rules and procedures.
• (10) Assisting patient in transferring patient from stretcher to procedure table and vice versa.
• (11) Assisting the sedation nurse with record, timekeeping and monitoring vital signs.
• (12) Applying appropriate monitors before each procedure.
• (13) Reporting any pertinent information to pre/post op nurse.
• (14) Other related duties as assigned.

Moderate Sedation

• (1) Demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, cardiac arrhythmia recognition and complications related to sedation/analgesia medications.
• (2) Observes and checks all monitors prior to procedure to ensure proper function and patient safety.
• (3) Assessing total patient care requirements before, during and after administration of sedation/analgesic medication.
• (4) Understanding principles of oxygen delivery, respiratory physiology, transport/uptake. And demonstrating the ability to use oxygen delivery devices.
• (5) Recognizing potential complications of sedation/analgesia for each type of agent being administered.
• (6) Possessing the required knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose and intervene in the event of complications or undesired outcomes to institute nursing interventions in compliance with orders (including standing orders) and institutional protocols.
• (7) Follows facility's OSHA safety rules and procedures.
• (8) Other related duties as assigned.

Pre/Post-Operative

• (1) Assessing patients prior to and after procedures.
• (2) Ensuring operative consents are signed, dated and timed.
• (3) Obtaining and recording vital signs before and after procedure.
• (4) Initiating intravenous therapy when applicable.
• (5) Responsible for educating the perioperative patient about the risks and benefits associated with procedures as well as what to expect after procedures.
• (6) Assessing patients' post-operative condition to ensure that all discharge criteria have been met.
• (7) Recording findings in patient record.
• (8) Monitoring patient for condition changes and reporting any changes to physician.
• (9) Performing intervention duties in case of emergency.
• (10) Other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong telephone communication skills
• Knowledge of current medical terminology to communicate with physician, staff, and patients
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong organization, filing, and time management skills
• Basic computer literacy and typing
• Patient focused

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

The position requires a valid, unrestricted Arkansas Registered Nurse license, ACLS and BLS certification, current influenza vaccination, proof of current TB skin test. One (1) year of prior relevant experience is preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a PRN position. Days and hours of work are every Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional additional work time may be required. The position operates in a professional office environment and the incumbent, in the course of performing this position, spends time writing, typing, speaking, listening, driving, seeing (such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusted focus), sitting, walking, standing, and reaching. The incumbent may operate any or all of the following standard office equipment including but not limited to multi-line telephone system, postage mater, facsimile machines, calculator, photocopy machine, computer/printer, and coffee maker. The incumbent may operate medical equipment. The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

OTHER

Employee performance, in part, is evaluated based upon completion of the tasks listed herein. PTCOA/ISI reserves the right to change this job description at any time according to business needs and/or assign tasks that it may deem appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and employment with PTCOA/ISI may be terminated by the employee or employer at any time, for any reason.