Registered Nurse (3536)

US Heart & Vascular; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart & Vascular is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to join the Pima Heart and Vascular Ambulatory Surgery Center in Tucson, AZ. The role supports pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care at a busy ASC.

Responsibilities include patient education, perioperative monitoring, documentation in EMR, and coordination of follow-up visits. Candidates must hold an AZ RN license and current BLS/ACLS credentials with at least 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Currently licensed to practice nursing in Arizona.
• Cath lab/vascular/EP device experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience.
• Leadership experience such as Charge Nurse is preferred but not required.
• 1 year of outpatient/ambulatory surgery center experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical records, labs, allergies and history; relay to surgical team.
• Educate patients and families on pre-, intra- and post-procedure flow.
• Provide circulation during procedures and assist with equipment, document use.
• Document procedures in the EMR and track post-procedure recovery.
• Monitor vital signs, airway, circulation and pain management post-procedure.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and triage patient questions post-procedure.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Charge Nurse experience

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Arizona RN License

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Pima ASC - Ambulatory Surgery Center Main - Tucson, AZ 85704, Position Type: PRN, Education Level: Associates Degree, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Other Positions, Us Heart and Vascular is in need of a PRN Registered Nurse to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular Ambulatory Surgery Center in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Review of patients’ medical records/laboratory results/allergies/medical and surgical history; relay pertinent information to entire surgical team: surgeon, anesthesiologist, surgical tech, and MA.
• Patient and family education to pre-, intra-and post-procedure flow – what to anticipate before, during and after procedure.
• Circulation during procedure, assisting with equipment and supplies, and documentation of those items used.
• Documentation of procedure in patient EMR.
• Recovery of patients post procedure: Monitoring of patients’ airway, circulation and breathing; monitoring and management of access site care – checking pulses and CMS distal to access site.
• Monitoring and documentation of vital signs and management of pain/nausea.
• Review of post-procedure information with patient and family, with focus on normal post-procedure results/side effects and complications and when to seek medical attention.
• Management of Clinical Trials/Clinical Trial Coordination.
• Scheduling follow-up appointments for clinical trials.
• Triage of patient phone calls. Addressing of questions/concerns.
• Follow up calls to patients post procedure – address questions/concerns and relay all pertinent information to physicians.
• Management of Case Costs and disbursement of information to appropriate persons.
• Documentation of Staff In-services
• Coordination and management of quarterly Disaster/Fire and Emergency drills
• Management of Patient Sedation before, during and after procedures
• Proper documentation of and inventory of Narcotics and Sedation medication with assistance from Anesthesia group/MD
• Induction of MAC anesthesia and monitoring of pts intra-op

Requirements

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Arizona
• Cath lab/Vascular/EP Device Experience preferred but not required
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience is required
• Leadership Experience such as charge Nurse is preferred but not required
• 1 year of outpatient/ambulatory surgery center experience is preferred but not required

Why Choose Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monday-Friday schedule
• CME allowance

About Tucson, AZ

Tucson offers stunning desert landscapes, mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine. It’s a haven for outdoor lovers, with great hiking, biking, and national parks. The cost of living is lower than in other Arizona cities, and the arts, dining, and community scene are vibrant.