Immediate Need for Surgical RN Opportunity in Phoenix, AZ!! Referral Bonus!!

Job description

This RN rotates between Admitting, Recovery and Procedures administering conscious sedation care to patients per Interventional Nephrologists. Assists during interventional and surgical operating room procedures.
Travel to Glendale Surgical Center required approximately 1-2 days per week, mileage provided.

Schedule:
7 am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday, no weekends, night shifts or on call required

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.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance (QA) Program.

Qualifications/Skills:
• 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
• Holiday pay
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program

• No Nights, No Weekends, No On-Call!
• Great Benefits!
• Work/Life Balance!