IR Sedation Nurse

About the Role

The IR Sedation Nurse is responsible for the assessment of patients, including the development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care for patients receiving moderate sedation for surgical procedures. The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the comfort and safety of patients for a designated time frame.

• Perform various activities necessary for the preparation of the patient and the procedure room for radiology procedures in compliance with policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.
• Conduct all necessary preparations for the patient procedure room.
• Stock the nursing cart for the day’s procedures with supplies to include EKG leads and oxygen.
• Print the daily schedule and pre‑op call template.
• Conduct narcotic count in the morning and move to the procedure room for the day’s procedures.
• Document all used narcotics during the day, return all unused items to the lock box, and perform end‑of‑day narcotic count.
• Check in the first patient of the day, explain the procedure, answer questions, and address concerns.
• Administer medication pre‑, intra‑, and post‑operation.
• Monitor patient vitals, including blood pressure, EKG rhythm, oxygen saturation, and ensure there are no airway obstructions.
• Scan items used in the procedure room into the inventory management system.
• Administer sedation medication through IV access.
• Transfer the patient from the procedure room to the holding area.
• Hook the patient up to the monitor and take the first set of vitals.
• Sign off on transfer document from self to the medical assistant.
• Comply with HIPAA policies and standards regarding patient confidentiality.
• Oversee the crash cart and perform AED checks and expired medication log daily.
• Check inventory monthly, remove, and restock if outdated.
• Train new nurses and medical assistants as needed.
• Make post‑op call to the patient and dictate in patient’s chart.

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Current state license.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one (1) year of medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Reasoning ability: ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer skills: thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

• Competitive hourly pay: $35.00 – $43.10 per hour.
• Well‑rounded benefits package: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; HSA / FSA; 401(k) matching;
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and more.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.