MidFull TimeEN
City/State
Norfolk, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Pre-Procedure Nurse – Vascular & Neuro-Interventional & Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, and Pulmonary.
Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Vascular & Interventional Center (VIC)
Department: Vascular & Interventional Center (VIC)
Reports To: VIC Prep/Recovery Supervisor
Position Summary
The Pre-Procedure Nurse (RN) within the Vascular & Interventional Center (VIC) is responsible for the safe and efficient preparation of patients undergoing Vascular & Neuro-Interventional & Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, and Pulmonary at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. This role supports a high-volume, high-acuity procedural environment by ensuring patients are clinically optimized, educated, and prepared prior to procedures.
The Pre-Procedure RN supports care across:
Eight (8) Vascular & Interventional procedure rooms
Five (5) GI and Pulmonary procedure rooms
Additional Radiology procedural support services
The nurse must demonstrate strong assessment skills, adaptability, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team.
Schedule
Unit operating hours: 0600–1600, Monday–Friday
Rotating schedules consisting of:
Four (4) nine-hour shifts and/or
Five (5) eight-hour shifts
Call requirement: One weekend every 7–8 weeks (0730–1500)
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive pre-procedure nursing assessments including medical history review, medication reconciliation, allergy verification, lab review, and procedural readiness assessments.
Prepare patients for procedures involving moderate sedation, anesthesia, and advanced interventional techniques.
Verify informed consent completion and ensure all required documentation is completed prior to procedures.
Establish and maintain IV access as needed.
Coordinate with physicians, advanced practice providers, anesthesia teams, technologists, scheduling teams, and procedural staff to optimize patient flow and procedural readiness.
Educate patients and families regarding procedure expectations, sedation preparation, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
Identify and communicate abnormal findings or concerns that may impact procedural safety or scheduling.
Support procedural throughput by maintaining efficient patient preparation and minimizing delays.
Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient education within EPIC.
Maintain compliance with infection prevention standards, patient safety initiatives, and Sentara policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia
BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA-approved)
Minimum one (1) year experience in PACU, ICU, ED, procedural nursing, pre-op, or critical care nursing
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience in Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Neuro-Interventional services, or procedural prep/recovery
Moderate sedation experience
EPIC EMR proficiency
Why Join the VIC Team?
The Vascular & Interventional Center (VIC) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a nationally recognized procedural department specializing in advanced vascular, neuro-interventional, oncology, pulmonary, and GI care. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and our #NeverNotReady culture.
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metHere at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
