Registered Nurse

About PAD Specialists:

• We are a growing network of outpatient medical offices dedicated to diagnosing and treating Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). We strongly focus on prevention and early intervention to improve patient outcomes. Our mission is to help patients enhance their quality of life—what we do is life-changing!
• We prioritize exceptional patient care and outstanding customer service. We’re looking for dedicated, long-term team members who uphold high standards of excellence and strongly desire to learn, grow, and advance professionally.
• To learn more about our team, please copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://bit.ly/PADSTeamVids and visit our website: https://padspcs.com/

Position Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate pre- and post-op nurse.
• 100% outpatient position -- no hospital work, no call.
• You will also specialize in conscious sedation, which is under proceduralist supervision.
• This role also involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients before and after their procedures, managing emergency situations, preventing hospitalizations, and ensuring safe discharges. The nurse will also perform consultations and follow-up visits to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Internal title is “Clinical Specialists (CS)”.
• Please note, we use fluoroscopy in the procedure suite, which emits low level radiation. While this is standard, and all Team Members in the procedure suite wear protective lead, this position is not appropriate for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant.

Duties:

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, vital signs, and risk factors.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies promptly and efficiently.
• Perform necessary interventions, including CPR and other life-saving techniques.
• Coordinate emergency transfers to inpatient facilities if required.
• Monitor patients for signs of complications or deterioration.
• Implement interventions to manage acute symptoms and prevent escalation.
• Provide education and support to patients and families to prevent readmissions.
• Develop and follow care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Assist the Nurse Practitioner in consultations to assess patient suitability for outpatient revascular procedures and follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and address any post-op concerns.
• Provide ongoing education and support to patients and families throughout the recovery process.
• Educate patients and their families about the procedure, pre-op instructions, and post-op care.
• Prepare patients for their procedure, ensuring they are properly prepped and informed.
• Administer pre-operative medications as prescribed.
• Assist in administering and monitoring conscious sedation, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Monitor patients’ recovery from conscious sedation and their overall condition post-surgery.
• Manage pain control and administer medications as needed.
• Provide wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
• Educate patients and their families about post-op care, medications, and follow-up appointments.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive post-op care.
• Monitor and document patients' responses to sedation and ensure they meet discharge criteria.
• Assess patients for discharge readiness.
• Ensure patients have a clear understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Coordinate with home care services and other resources as necessary.
• Conduct follow-up calls to check on patients' recovery and address any concerns.

Location/Travel:

• Based in Laredo, Texas, with required travel to Eagle Pass, Texas to meet full-time hours.

Schedule:

• Full-time (32-40hrs per week)
• Monday-Friday, Rotational Saturdays
• Travel to Eaglepass 1 per week required

What We Offer

• Enjoy a better work-life balance than in a hospital setting!
• Structured and efficient workflows—no more hospital chaos.
• We prioritize top-tier compensation over traditional benefits like paid holidays or PTO. Our pay is at the 99th percentile for all positions in our locations, offering significantly greater financial value than standard paid time off.
• Additionally, compared to hospital settings, our better work-life balance is factored into this pay structure, ensuring you have both high earnings and a more healthy balanced schedule.
• Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Disability and Life insurance.
• 401K Matching up to 5%
• You may take up to 80 hours of UTO (unpaid time off).
• BLS/ACLS Reimbursement
• Scrub uniform Reimbursement
• Comprehensive paid training
• Mileage Reimbursement & Paid Travel Accommodations
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Required:

• 18-month minimum commitment
• RN License
• Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, IV therapy, wound care, medication administration, and conscious sedation.
• Acute/Emergency care setting experience is required.
• A customer service-oriented attitude, charismatic
• Tech savviness - Experience with EMR systems and Google Workspace
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Spirit of continuous improvement -- strive to grow, improve, and learn... both professionally and personally, every single day, and to help the Company do the same

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $58.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Cath Lab

Physical Setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $45 - $58