Conscious Sedation Nurse

About us

Premier Vascular Center is a leading Vascular Surgery Center in the Greater Baltimore area.

This job posting is for an experienced Conscious Sedation Nurse. We operate EVERY Monday and Thursday. With the possibility of adding more days during the week, up to a Full-time position.

Premier Vascular Center is looking for a qualified registered nurse to provide Conscious Sedation for our vascular surgery patients under the direction of the surgeon.

Job Summary

• Administers anesthetics, under direction of provider, to reduce pain during surgical and other medical procedures.

General Accountabilities

• Examines patient preoperatively to determine degree of surgical risk, and type of anesthetic and to administer.
• Assures all equipment is functioning before use and follows manufactures guidelines.
• Verifies the operative procedure using the consent form, patient statement, and if needed surgeon verification prior to the procedure.
• Positions patient on operating table and administers Conscious Sedation (moderate sedation) to prescribed medical standards under the direction of the provider.
• Continuously evaluates the patient’s needs, plan of care and nursing actions, adjusting the plans as required to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Records type and amount of anesthetic administered and condition of patient before, during, and after anesthesia.
• Monitors and records physiologic measurements included but not limited to:

• Respiratory rate
• Oxygen saturation
• Blood pressure
• Cardiac rate and rhythm
• Patient’s level of consciousness

• Understand the principles of oxygen delivery, respiratory physiology, transport, and uptake, and demonstrate the ability to use oxygen delivery devices.
• Institutes corrective measures to counteract adverse reactions or complications.
• Anticipates and recognizes potential complications of moderate sedation in relation to the type of medication being administered.
• Demonstrate skill in airway management resuscitation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legal ramifications or administering moderate sedation and/or monitoring patients receiving moderate sedation, including the nurse’s responsibility and liability in the event of an untoward reaction or life-threatening complication.
• Assesses patients after their surgical procedure with administration of Conscious Sedation to recovery and provides all appropriate care.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Education:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program. (Required)

• Experience:

• One year procedural/surgical setting experience. (Required)
• Conscious sedation experience. (Required)

• Conscious sedation certification. (Preferred)

• Current Maryland state RN license. (Required)

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking
• Active listening
• Judgment and decision making
• Complex problem solving

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Conscious Sedation Nurse: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Maryland RN License (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person