Vascular Interventional Center- Flexi Recovery RN

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Overview:

Recovery Nurse Endoscopy Vascular Neuro-Interventional & Interventional Radiology Unit
Location:Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Vascular and Interventional Center (VIC)
Department:Vascular and Interventional Center (VIC)
Reports To:VIC Prep/Recovery Supervisor
Job Type:Flexi

Position Summary:

The Preoperative & Recovery Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in the care of patients undergoing gastroenterology pulmonary vascular neuro-interventional and interventional radiology procedures at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. This nurse provides comprehensive post-procedure care ensuring safe high-quality outcomes through thorough assessments clinical preparation vigilant recovery monitoring and patient education.


Schedule:
1 shift per pay period
Shifts:Rotating shifts within unit hours of0800 to 2100 Monday through Friday

Call Requirement:One weekend every 78 weeks


Key Responsibilities:

Receive post-procedural patients and perform focused recovery assessments including vital signs neuro checks and site monitoring.

Monitor for complications such as bleeding hemodynamic instability or adverse reactions to sedation/anesthesia.

Manage pain nausea and other immediate recovery needs with physician-directed interventions.

Provide discharge instructions and education tailored to the patients procedure and condition.

Document all recovery findings and nursing care in EPIC.

Facilitate safe and timely discharge or admission based on patient status.



Required:

Current RN license in the state of Virginia

BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA-approved)

At least 1 year of experience in PACU ICU ED or procedural recovery nursing

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Experience in Interventional Radiology Endoscopy or procedural prep/recovery

EPIC EMR proficiency

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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital located in Norfolk VA is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence our hospital specializes in heart and vascular neurosciences neurosurgery urology oncology spine care advanced imaging behavioral health maternity and womens health including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

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