Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse. This position will assist during office-based surgical procedures and will be expected to administer conscious sedation medications. Position is expected to perform duties related to assisting in surgical procedures in an office-based setting and should be comfortable with intubation and maintaining airways.  Position will assist in Center for Ambulatory Surgical Therapeutics (CfAST) procedures. The procedures include, but are not limited to: Arterial and vein procedures, hand and feet procedures, thyroid ablations, and other minor procedures.

Job Duties

• Models the Mission, Vision, Values, Code of Ethics and Standards of Excellence of Baylor Medicine.
• Utilizes acquired knowledge and skills related to pre-procedural, peri-procedural and post procedural equipment and protocols to provide safe, individualized patient care. 
• Ensures that all labs are current and updated within Epic EMR. 
• Administers IV, must have the ability to start peripheral IV in pre-procedure patient. 
• Admits patients, review histories, performs physical and ASA assessment.
• Obtains vital signs, and blood sugar reading if health history indicates. 
• Prepares patient and equipment for the procedure as directed by the type of procedure and the direction of the physician.  
• Administers conscious sedation and monitors patient during procedure. 
• Completes and records documentation appropriately and thoroughly. 
• Circulates during procedures.
• Learns how to scrub cases.
• Observes infection control procedures to minimize the risk of cross-contamination between patients and staff. Practices universal precautions at all times. 
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, instruments, and procedure rooms to prevent cross-contamination.
• Maintains confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Two years of relevant experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). 
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing procedural and recovery areas with surgical support experience. 
• Hospital Cath Lab experience.
• Experience assisting in hand procedures.
• Experience in Moderate Sedation.