Special Procedures RN — Perioperative Care & Sedation

UnitedHealth Group; Peabody (MA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, seeks a Special Procedure Nurse to deliver direct patient care in a per diem procedural unit at 2 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA. You will support pre- and post-procedure assessment and intra-procedural care across GYN Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oncology, and GI procedures.

Under the direction of the department chief, you will ensure safe procedural flow, educate patients, and maintain documentation while adhering to safety standards and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed an accredited Registered Nurse education program.
• Active and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of MA.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in medical/surgical or ambulatory nursing.
• Willing or ability to participate in IVMS (Intravenous Moderate Sedation) seminar every two years.

Responsibilities

• Support the procedural process as part of a collaborative care team.
• Organize resources and activities to ensure safe, efficient procedural flow.
• Provide specialty-specific care, including pre-op assessment, IV moderate sedation, intra-procedural support, and post-op monitoring for patients in areas such as GYN Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and GI procedures.
• Perform nursing procedures within scope of practice (e.g., IV placement, medication administration, injections, wound care, EKGs, glucose testing).
• Deliver patient education and instructions for pre- and post-procedure care; maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality.
• Monitor patient condition throughout the procedural process and communicate relevant data to the care team.
• Administer medications per physician orders and assist with oncology care coordination and community resources.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, credentialing, and certifications (BCLS, ACLS, specialty certifications).
• Contribute to staff education, department meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for patient flow management and program planning; foster collaborative relationships.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

IVMS

Education

High School Diploma

Registered Nurse education program

BSN

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, seeks a Special Procedure Nurse to deliver direct patient care in a per diem procedural unit at 2 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA. You will support pre- and post-procedure assessment and intra-procedural care across GYN Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oncology, and GI procedures.

Under the direction of the department chief, you will ensure safe procedural flow, educate patients, and maintain documentation while adhering to safety standards and