Procedural Nurse (Lowell) ( Per Diem)

The Vascular Care Group; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K company match

Job summary

The Vascular Care Group in Lowell, MA is seeking a per-diem Registered Nurse for our endovascular/IR outpatient lab. The role collaborates with clinical leadership to perform management, clinical, and patient-care duties within Massachusetts Board of Nursing guidelines.

Responsibilities include patient care from pre-procedure to discharge, sedation monitoring, and thorough documentation. BLS/ACLS are required; previous IR experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program (BSN).
• Massachusetts RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Prior IR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uphold AAAASF standards in the outpatient center.
• Assist with daily operations of the endovascular center.
• Review cases, maintain infection control, stock supplies.
• Ensure adequate staffing and safety standards.
• Manage patient flow from pre-procedure to discharge and provide post-procedure calls.
• Maintain patient records and logs, including vitals during procedures.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

IR experience

Perioperative care

Education

BSN

Massachusetts RN license

Job description

About Us
The Vascular Care Group is a rapidly expanding innovative outpatient practice offering life-changing care for vascular and interventional radiology patients. With Board Certified physicians, world class facility, and strategic partnerships with local hospitals and networks, we offer a new, convenient model to treat vascular disease. The Lowell office will also offer interventional radiology in addition to vascular procedures.

• The practice offers medical, dental vision benefits, including a company match with our 401K.

Overview

This role is responsible for providing nursing services for endovascular and IR patients in an Office-Based Lab (OBL) setting. The Procedural, or OBL, Nurse will collaborate with clinical leadership in the performance of the management, clinical, and patient care aspects of his/her duties, and will always act within scope of practice and under the authority of the attending surgeon. This role will perform all responsibilities and duties within the limits established by the physician staff and consistent with the statutes of the Massachusetts Board of Nursing.

This is a per-diem role and will be called as needed. They will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to the Lead OBL Nurse for clinical matters.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Uphold the standards of AAAASF
• Assist as needed with daily operations of the out-patient endovascular center, including:
  • Review scheduled cases ahead of time
  • Maintain Infection control
  • Stock medications, supplies and equipment
  • Ensure the center is adequately staffed
  • Ensure safety standards are maintained throughout the center
  • Maintain patient and narcotic logs
• Responsible for patient care, including:
  • Oversee patient experience from pre-procedure to discharge
  • Monitor and administer sedation
  • Ensure that patients are called in a timely manner before procedure, are given adequate instructions and their questions are answered
  • Provide post-procedures call backs to all patients within 24 hours
  • Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete including medical history
  • Observe patient vital signs during procedure
  • Maintain patient records in filing system
  • Ensure comfort of patient support systems in center, including stocking refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and refrigerator
  • Assist with management of Quality Assurance Program
  • Maintain Safety Standards within the center According to AAASF requirements
  • Assist with overseeing that equipment is maintained and checked according to AAAASF standards, including but not limited to:
• Other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership
• Assist in clinic as needed

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, minimum of BSN
• Registered as a nurse in the state of Massachusetts
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Previous experience in IR strongly preferred