Role OverviewThe procedure nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the supervision of a physician, closely monitoring patients before, during, and after invasive and noninvasive procedures.
What You Will Do
Starting IVs, administering medications, drawing lab work, taking patient history, performing patient assessments, and recognizing risks and complications related to procedures.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must be able to recognize risks and complications related to procedures through knowledge of physical assessment.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills
- Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations
- Knowledge of current trends and new developments
- Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education
- Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee
- BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward
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