VIC Preop Nurse

Pre-Procedure Nurse – Vascular & Neuro-Interventional & Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, and Pulmonary.

Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Vascular & Interventional Center (VIC)
Department: Vascular & Interventional Center (VIC)
Reports To: VIC Prep/Recovery Supervisor

The Pre-Procedure Nurse (RN) within the Vascular & Interventional Center (VIC) is responsible for the safe and efficient preparation of patients undergoing Vascular & Neuro-Interventional & Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, and Pulmonary at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. This role supports a high-volume, high-acuity procedural environment by ensuring patients are clinically optimized, educated, and prepared prior to procedures.

The Pre-Procedure RN supports care across:

• Eight (8) Vascular & Interventional procedure rooms
• Five (5) GI and Pulmonary procedure rooms
• Additional Radiology procedural support services

The nurse must demonstrate strong assessment skills, adaptability, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team.

• Unit operating hours: 0600–1600, Monday–Friday
• Rotating schedules consisting of:
  • Four (4) nine-hour shifts and/or
  • Five (5) eight-hour shifts
  • Call requirement:
    One weekend every 7–8 weeks (0730–1500)

• Perform comprehensive pre-procedure nursing assessments including medical history review, medication reconciliation, allergy verification, lab review, and procedural readiness assessments.
• Prepare patients for procedures involving moderate sedation, anesthesia, and advanced interventional techniques.
• Verify informed consent completion and ensure all required documentation is completed prior to procedures.
• Establish and maintain IV access as needed.
• Coordinate with physicians, advanced practice providers, anesthesia teams, technologists, scheduling teams, and procedural staff to optimize patient flow and procedural readiness.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedure expectations, sedation preparation, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Identify and communicate abnormal findings or concerns that may impact procedural safety or scheduling.
• Support procedural throughput by maintaining efficient patient preparation and minimizing delays.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient education within EPIC.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention standards, patient safety initiatives, and Sentara policies and procedures.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA-approved)
• Minimum one (1) year experience in PACU, ICU, ED, procedural nursing, pre-op, or critical care nursing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience in Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Neuro-Interventional services, or procedural prep/recovery
• Moderate sedation experience
• EPIC EMR proficiency

The Vascular & Interventional Center (VIC) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a nationally recognized procedural department specializing in advanced vascular, neuro-interventional, oncology, pulmonary, and GI care. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and our #Never Not Ready  culture.