Procedural/Cath Lab Nurse (Wellesley)

Overview

This role is responsible for providing nursing services in a vascular Office-Based Lab setting. The Cath Lab (otherwise known as Office-Based Lab) Nurse will collaborate with clinical leadership in the performance of the management, clinical, and patient care aspects of his/her duties, and will always act within scope of practice and under the authority of the attending surgeon. This role will perform all responsibilities and duties within the limits established by the physician staff and consistent with the statutes of the Massachusetts Board of Nursing.

This role will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to the Lead Office Based Lab Nurse for clinical matters.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Uphold the standards of AAAASF

Assist as needed with daily operations of the out-patient endovascular center, including:

Review scheduled cases ahead of time

Maintain Infection control

Stock medications, supplies and equipment

Ensure the center is adequately staffed

Ensure safety standards are maintained throughout the center

Maintain patient and narcotic logs

Responsible for patient care, including:

Oversee patient experience from pre-procedure to discharge

Ensure that patients are called in a timely manner before procedure, are given adequate instructions and their questions are answered

Provide post-procedures call backs to all patients within 24 hours

Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete including medical history

Observe patient vital signs during procedure

Maintain patient records in filing system

Ensure comfort of patient support systems in center, including stocking refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and refrigerator

Assist with management of Quality Assurance Program

Maintain Safety Standards within the center According to AAASF requirements

Assist with overseeing that equipment is maintained and checked according to AAAASF standards, including but not limited to:

Other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, minimum of BSN

Registered as a nurse in the state of Massachusetts

BLS and ACLS certification

Cardiac Cath Lab or IR experience a must

ICU or PACU experience helpful

Ability to stand for prolonged periods

Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely

Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed

Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and employees within the organization

Ability to adequately use the department’s computerized system and its associated devices

Compensation

$40/hour- $61/hour. Negotiable based on skills and experience

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