Vascular Interventional Center- Flexi Recovery RN

Job Overview

Recovery Nurse – Endoscopy, Vascular, Neuro-Interventional & Interventional Radiology, Unit

Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Vascular and Interventional Center (VIC)

Department: Vascular and Interventional Center (VIC)

Reports To: VIC Prep/Recovery Supervisor

Job Type: Flexi Position Summary: The Preoperative & Recovery Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in the care of patients undergoing gastroenterology, pulmonary, vascular, neuro-interventional, and interventional radiology procedures at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. This nurse provides comprehensive post-procedure care, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes through thorough assessments, clinical preparation, vigilant recovery monitoring, and patient education. Schedule:

1 shift per pay period

Shifts: Rotating shifts within unit hours of 0800 to 2100, Monday through Friday Call Requirement: One weekend every 7–8 weeks, 0730–1500 Key Responsibilities: Receive post-procedural patients and perform focused recovery assessments including vital signs, neuro checks, and site monitoring. Monitor for complications such as bleeding, hemodynamic instability, or adverse reactions to sedation/anesthesia. Manage pain, nausea, and other immediate recovery needs with physician-directed interventions. Provide discharge instructions and education tailored to the patient’s procedure and condition. Document all recovery findings and nursing care in EPIC. Facilitate safe and timely discharge or admission based on patient status. Required: Current RN license in the state of Virginia BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA-approved) At least 1 year of experience in PACU, ICU, ED, or procedural recovery nursing Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Experience in Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy or procedural prep/recovery EPIC EMR proficiency

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Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission – “we improve health every day.” Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), “Best Employer for Veterans” (2022, 2023), and “Best Employer for Women” (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health’s “Top 15 Health Systems” (2021, 2018).

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