PRN Registered Sedation Nurse

Kids for the Future; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National Vascular Associates is seeking a Sedation Nurse at the Bel Air location to administer conscious (moderate) sedation under the supervision of a Medical Doctor. The role includes patient care before, during, and after procedures, with documentation and equipment readiness essential to patient safety.

This PRN position requires an active RN license and certifications in BLS and ACLS, with preferred experience in surgical or acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience with conscious (moderate) sedation preferred or training.
• Experience in surgical or acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer conscious sedation under physician supervision.
• Assess patients before, during, and after sedation.
• Verify procedure with provider; complete and sign all paperwork/consents.
• Start and manage IVs; ensure proper fluid and medication administration.
• Perform patient labs; report findings to the provider.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies; follow protocols.
• Maintain readiness of emergency and monitoring equipment.
• Obtain and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Maintain accurate medication inventory and logs.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Sedation administration

IV administration

Medical documentation

Emergency response

Education

High school

Job description

• Location 2012 South Tollgate Road,Suite 111-112,Bel Air, MD, 21015,United States
• Base Pay $40.00 / Hour
• Job Category Maryland, Bel Air
• Required Degree High school

Job Summary

The Sedation Nurse for the National Vascular Associates' Bel Air location is responsible for administering conscious (moderate) sedation under the direct supervision of a Medical Doctor. This role involves providing comprehensive care before, during, and after sedation procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining all necessary documentation and equipment. The Sedation Nurse also collaborates with the healthcare team to verify procedures, manage IVs, and respond to emergencies.

This is a PRN, as needed position.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer conscious sedation medications under the direct supervision of the Medical Doctor.
• Assess patients before, during, and after sedation, providing appropriate care throughout the procedure.
• Verify the procedure to be performed with the Provider and ensure all necessary paperwork and consents are completed and signed.
• Start and manage IVs during procedures, ensuring proper fluid and medication administration.
• Perform patient labs and report findings to the Provider.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintain and ensure the readiness of emergency and monitoring equipment.
• Obtain and administer medications as ordered by the Medical Doctor.
• Maintain medication inventory and accurate medication logs.

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Proven experience in administering conscious (moderate) sedation, or equivalent training
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Experience in surgical or acute care setting preferred
• Comfortable with IV administration
• Experience in managing medication inventory and ensuring compliance with logs and standards
• Strong assessment skills to monitor patients before, during, and after procedures
• Skilled in performing patient labs and interpreting results for providers.
• Organizational skills to ensure accuracy of records
• Strong decision-making skills to recognize and respond effectively in emergencies