Vascular Access / Special Procedures RN

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Job Summary

• Responsible for the nursing care of patients receiving invasive procedures including interventional radiologic procedures. Assists Physician and closely monitors patients during invasive procedures. Assesses nursing needs and initiates appropriate interventions. Performs PICC and Midline insertions.

Essential Functions 

• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of the patient undergoing an invasive procedure
• Performs PICC and/or Midline insertion
• Monitors and/or assists procedures that include but not limited to: 
  • Needle Biopsies 
  • Arteriograms 
  • T-Tube Placements and Changes 
  • Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Placement 
  • Phlebotomy 
  • Gastrostomy Tube Placements
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Percutaneous Tracheostomy Placement
  • Suprapubic Catheter Placement
  • Liver Biopsy 
  • Central line Placement
  • Thoracentesis 
  • Paracentesis 
  • Steroidal Injections 
  • Pleural Effusion Drain Placement
  • Abscess grams
  • Fistula grams
  • Abscess Drain Placements
  • CT Injections and Sedations 
  • Catheter Changes 
  • Voiding Cryptogram
  • Arthrograms 
• Performs venipuncture
• Administer IV’s; IV medications and draws blood gases
• Monitors and assesses patient's vital signs prior, during and post procedure
• Performs continuous monitoring of patients undergoing Moderate Sedation
• Checks pedal, popliteal and femoral pulses and performing neuro checks as appropriate
• Recognizes risks and complications related to radiologic procedures
• Knowledge of emergency response, reactions to contrast, and cardiac/respiratory arrest
• Prepares patient for procedure and ensures consent has been obtained
• Ensures patient is prepped and positioned appropriately for procedure
• Maintain Interventional Radiology suite by stocking supplies, monitoring for expiration dates, and ordering equipment as needed
• Appropriately disinfects equipment between patients
• Responsible for maintaining an action plan monitoring for Surgical services dashboards

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current valid RN license in the state employed
• BLS and ACLS certifications required

Experience

• 12 months of Critical Care experience
• PICC Competency, PACU and IR experience preferred