Conscious Sedation RN

AtAmerican Vision Partners (AVP) we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems operational infrastructure and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center Southwestern Eye Center Retinal Consultants of Arizona M&M Eye Institute Abrams Eye Institute Southwest Eye Institute Aiello Eye Institute Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction Wellish Vision Institute West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nations largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona New Mexico Nevada California and Texas including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

At AVP we value teamwork providing exceptional experiences continuous improvement financial strength and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care pioneering research and technology and most importantly rewarding and recognizing our employees!

The Conscious Sedation RN I provides safe compassionate and effective nursing care to

patients undergoing procedures requiring moderate/conscious sedation. This role is responsible

for patient assessment monitoring medication administration education and recovery while

developing competency in conscious sedation practices. Training and competency development

will be provided.

• Provide safe and effective nursing care to patients undergoing procedures requiring conscious sedation.
• Assess patients before during and after procedures to identify changes in condition and ensure safe care.
• Monitor vital signs level of consciousness respiratory status cardiac status and response to sedation.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders established protocols and scope of practice.
• Develop competency in conscious sedation management through training education and supervised clinical experience.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to support individualized patient care and sedation plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding the conscious sedation process procedure recovery and post-procedure care.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to adverse reactions or changes in patient condition following established protocols and training.
• Ensure sedation monitoring emergency equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments medications interventions and outcomes.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe patient-care environment in accordance with infection control standards.
• Adhere to all policies procedures standards of nursing practice and regulatory requirements related to conscious sedation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold ethical standards of professional nursing practice.
• Serve as a patient advocate and address patient and family needs and concerns throughout the care experience.
• Demonstrate compassion empathy professionalism and respect in all interactions with patients families and colleagues.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and promote a positive patient experience.
• Participate in ongoing education training and competency validation to maintain and enhance clinical skills.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of conscious sedation practices.
• Promote a culture of patient safety and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties within the RNs scope of practice as assigned.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• 0-1 year of relevant procedural/sedation experience preferred.
• Moderate/conscious sedation experience not required; training provided.
• PACU Pre-Op OR procedural nursing or similar experience ideal.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment communication critical-thinking and organizational skills.
• Ability to successfully complete required conscious sedation training and competency validation.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in emergency response following required training.

Your health happiness and your future matters! At AVP we offer everything from medical and dental insurance significant eye care discounts child care assistance pet insurance continuing education funds 401(k) paid holidays PTO Sick Time opportunity for growth and much more!