The ideal RN will be responsible for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care to patients per physician’s orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares the patient for the medical procedure according to established guidelines.
• Ensures documented informed consent has been received from the patient prior to administering sedation.
• Administers medication as needed.
• Administers IV therapy and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures.
• Facilitates patient transfer to EMS and hospital facilities.
• Expedites timely and smooth flow of patients through the Access Center.
• Completes patient assessments for potential problems with patency and other indicators of dialysis access.
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records.
• Provides patient education and instructions on home care and documents patient’s understanding.
• Uses equipment standard to the profession, such as cardiac monitors, oxygen administration systems, and stethoscopes.
• Performs crash cart maintenance and defibrillator checks.
• Enters pertinent information in the computer system designed for statistical analysis, research, and patient follow-up.
• Maintains Infection Logbook.
• Assists with maintaining adequate supply and medication inventory.
• Complies with current OSHA guidelines.
• Maintains the patient’s right to privacy.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Two years of acute or critical care experience or outpatient procedural setting is preferred in addition to experience with Conscious Sedation.
• Current Arizona Registered Nurse License, current certification in Basic Life Support, and current ACLS certification.
• Experience with accessing a vascular access by physical exam is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program