Us Heart and Vascular is in need of a Registered Nurse to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Review of patients’ medical records/laboratory results/allergies/medical and surgical history; relay pertinent information to entire surgical team: surgeon, anesthesiologist, surgical tech, and MA.
• Patient and family education to pre-, intra-and post-procedure flow – what to anticipate before, during and after procedure.
• Circulation during procedure, assisting with equipment and supplies, and documentation of those items used.
• Documentation of procedure in patient EMR.
• Recovery of patients post procedure: Monitoring of patients’ airway, circulation and breathing; monitoring and management of access site care – checking pulses and CMS distal to access site.
• Monitoring and documentation of vital signs and management of pain/nausea.
• Review of post-procedure information with patient and family, with focus on normal post-procedure results/side effects and complications and when to seek medical attention.
• Management of Clinical Trials/Clinical Trial Coordination.
• Scheduling follow-up appointments for clinical trials.
• Triage of patient phone calls. Addressing of questions/concerns.
• Follow up calls to patients post procedure – address questions/concerns and relay all pertinent information to physicians.
• Management of Case Costs and disbursement of information to appropriate persons.
• Documentation of Staff In-services
• Coordination and management of quarterly Disaster/Fire and Emergency drills
• Management of Patient Sedation before, during and after procedures
• Proper documentation of and inventory of Narcotics and Sedation medication with assistance from Anesthesia group/MD
• Induction of MAC anesthesia and monitoring of pts intra-op

Requirements:

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Arizona
• One year nursing experience preferred

About Tucson, AZ:

Tucson offers stunning desert landscapes, mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine. It’s a haven for outdoor lovers, with great hiking, biking, and national parks. The cost of living is lower than in other Arizona cities, and the arts, dining, and community scene are vibrant.