Registered Nurse; PRN

Registered Nurse

VSI, the leading concierge spinal healthcare practice in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, is seeking a registered nurse to join our award-winning team. This highly compassionate individual will deliver professional and holistic care in an outpatient setting and will be responsible for patient safety and care pre, intra and post-procedure. The RN will work side by side with providers to deliver an exceptional patient experience.

• Responsible for overall care and comfort of patients before, during, and after procedures
• Establishes and maintains intravenous access
• Administers intravenous medication including moderate sedation and antibiotics
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt and professional manner
• Prepares and organizes the sterile field for each procedure by ensuring all required equipment and supplies are present
• Prepares the procedure site by cleaning the area and draping the patient
• Assesses, monitors, and charts vital signs and stability of patients during the procedure – reports changes and concerns to physicians
• Collaborates with physicians about patient care and treatment plan
• Prepares patients for discharge and provides patient education and discharge instructions
• Cleans and sterilizes surgical tools by utilizing the autoclave
• Records and monitors crash cart and controlled substance inventory counts
• Prepares procedure charts and accurately documents all clinical related work

• Graduate of an accredited BSN program and holds an active RN license in the state of Virginia
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience with knowledge of the sterile field
• BLS certification required ACLS/PALS preferred
• Skilled in venipuncture and obtaining IV access
• Operates professionally and efficiently in a busy and highly dynamic environment
• Exhibits empathy and compassion toward patients
• Ability to collaborate within a team setting and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks at a time
• Adept at learning new skills, reliable and adaptable
• Monday – Friday, no nights and/or weekends

Physical demands This position requires intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching as well as minor lifting and supporting of patients.