What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at PAD Specialists?
About PAD Specialists:
- We are a growing network of outpatient medical offices focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) through early intervention.
- Our mission: Enhance patients' quality of life with life-changing care.
- We prioritize exceptional patient service and seek dedicated, long-term team members eager to learn and grow.
- To learn more about our team watch our Youtube Videos: https://bit.ly/PADSTeamVids and visit our website: https://padspcs.com/
Position Description:
- Seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse for a 100% outpatient role—no hospital work or call.
- At PADS, we refer to our Registered Nurse as ‘Clinical Specialists’ (RN/CS)
- The RN/CS role operates under the direct supervision and delegation of the physician and performs all assigned duties as directed by the providers within the RN scope of practice.
- This role DOES NOT exercise independent medical judgment.
- The ideal candidate must adhere to all applicable PADS policies and procedures and adapt and be ready to cross-train in a variety of our Clinical Specialist positions. CS1 (Pre- and Post-Procedure), CS2 (Consults), CS3 (First Assistant to Physician Proceduralist), and CS4 (Procedure Room Circulator): Documentation completion
- This role requires the candidate to be ACLS certified.
- Important: 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:
- Assess patients (history, vitals, risk factors).
- Respond promptly to emergencies, performing necessary interventions (e.g., CPR) and coordinating transfers.
- Monitor for complications and manage acute symptoms to prevent escalation.
- Educate patients/families to reduce readmissions.
- Assist the Nurse Practitioner in assessing suitability for outpatient revascularization and follow-up care.
- Provide patient/family education on procedures, pre-/post-op care, medications, and recovery.
- Prepare patients for procedures.
- Administer pre- & post-operative medications.
- Administer and monitor conscious sedation under the Personal supervision and direction of the Physician Proceduralist to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitor post-sedation recovery and overall condition.
- Manage pain, provide wound care, and monitor for access site infection.
- Assess discharge readiness in accordance with discharge criteria and review post-operative instructions and follow-up care.
Locations & Travel
- El Paso
- Las cruces up to 2 times a month
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday
- Saturdays and/or Sundays required (between 0–2 shifts per month, based on clinic needs)
- 8-12 hour shifts; starts as early as 6:30 AM (patient-dependent).
What We Offer
- Better work-life balance than hospitals.
- Structured workflows; zero-drama team.
- Competitive hourly rate
- Paid Vacation (80 hours of PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Mileage reimbursement & paid travel accommodations.
- Comprehensive paid training.
- Scrub uniform reimbursement.
- BLS/ACLS reimbursement.
Pay: $38.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- El Paso, TX (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $38 - $48