Responsibilities
- The Procedure Room Nurse assists physician and provides patient care during all aspects of nerve block procedures in ambulatory outpatient surgery center
- This position is full-time, 40 hours per week
- Review patient charts for necessary signed consent forms prior to start of procedure to ensure appropriate procedures are carried out
- Position and prepare patients on procedure table
- Prepare medications and supplies for use during procedure
- Responsible for all aspects of moderate sedation during procedure: gathering of supplies, monitoring patient, and administering medications
- Knowledge of Perioperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing procedures to assist in these areas as needed
License / Certification:
Valid AR RN License, BLS, ACLS, Moderate Sedation, within 90 days
Experience:
1 year of nursing experience in Ambulatory Surgery, PACU, or Critical Care required