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Lead Procedural Nurse (Lowell)

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

About Us
The Vascular Care Group is a rapidly expanding innovative outpatient practice offering life-changing care for vascular patients. With Board Certified physicians, world class facility, and strategic partnerships with local hospitals and networks, we offer a new, convenient model to treat vascular disease. The Lowell office will also offer interventional radiology in addition to vascular procedures. 
The practice offers medical, dental vision benefits, including a company match with our 401K. 

Overview

This role is responsible for supervising all aspects of nursing services for endovascular patients within an Office Based Lab (OBL). The Lead Procedural Nurse, or OBL Nurse will collaborate with clinical leadership in the performance of the management, clinical, and patient care aspects of his/her duties, and will always act within scope of practice and under the authority of the attending surgeon. This role will perform all duties within the established limits set by the physician staff and in accordance with the state's Board of Nursing regulations.

This is a full-time role and will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to the Medical Director for clinical matters.

This role is exempt.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Oversee and uphold the standards of AAAASF
  • Assist in reaccreditation process
  • Remain informed of new accreditation standards developed by AAAASF
  • Management of daily operations of the out-patient endovascular center, including:
    • Review scheduled cases ahead of time
    • Oversee Infection control
    • Oversee Housekeeping throughout center, including linens and scrubs
    • Order and stock medications, supplies and equipment
    • Ensure the center is adequately staffed
    • Ensure safety standards are maintained throughout the center
    • Maintain patient and narcotic logs
  • Management of staff members
    • Interview all nursing staff candidates
    • Maintain adequate numbers of staffing on a daily basis
    • Credential all staff members prior to employment
    • Maintain initial and yearly staffing credentials are up to date, update personnel checklist, and keep a copy of credentials in all personnel files
    • Develop and manage staff training
    • Delegate responsibilities to staff within the center
  • Responsible for patient care, including:
    • Oversee patient experience from pre-procedure to discharge
    • Monitor and administer sedation
    • Ensure that patients are called in a timely manner before procedure, are given adequate instructions and their questions are answered
    • Provide post-procedure call backs to all patients within 24 hours
    • Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete
    • Observe patient vital signs during procedures in the OBL
    • Maintain patient records in filing system
    • Ensure comfort of patient support systems in center, including stocking refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and refrigerator
  • Management of Quality Assurance Program
    • Manage and maintain existing QA program and implement modifications as required to maintain compliance with AAAASF QA program standards
    • Identify pertinent issues/problems
    • Collect and analyze all QA data
      • Yearly review of Infection control Policy
      • Peer Review program
      • Nursing Review program
      • Unanticipated sequela
      • Safety audits
      • Monthly Complication Log
      • 24 hour call back forms
      • Patient satisfaction questionnaires
      • Incident Reports
      • Patient and employee complaints
    • Attend QA meetings
    • Submit reports on QA findings to QA committee
    • Communicate data to QA committee
    • Assist in taking meeting minutes and circulate minutes to committee members
    • Submit appropriate QA data to AAAASF
  • Maintain Safety Standards within the center According to AAASF requirements
  • Collaborate with clinical leadership and management company of the practice regarding policies and procedures
  • Oversee Sales Representatives within the center
  • Oversee that equipment is maintained and checked according to AAAASF standards, including but not limited to:
    • Procedure room equipment
    • Medications and logs
    • Emergency Cart and Equipment
    • Redundant power supply
    • Fire and other safety protocols located in operating manuals
    • Equipment on maintenance logs
  • Notify AAAASF or Department of Health accordingly as outlined in their standards
  • Other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership
  • Assist in clinic as needed

Requirements

  • Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, minimum of BSN, MSN preferred
  • Registered as a nurse in the state of Massachusetts
  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • IR experience strongly preferred
  • ICU or ED experience required
  • Moderate sedation experience required
  • PACU experience helpful
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods
  • Strong ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely
  • Strong ability to communicate with patients, visitors and employees within the organization
  • Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed
  • Ability to adequately use the office’s computerized systems and associated devices

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