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Special Procedures Nurse - $20k sign on bonus!

Kindred Healthcare

#BLS #ACLS #Critical Care #RN License #Interventional Radiology #Invasive Procedures #Tracheostomy #Cardiac Arrest #PICC

Quick overview

The nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients undergoing invasive procedures, including assisting the Physician and closely monitoring the patient during these interventions. Essential functions involve conducting initial and ongoing patient assessments, performing PICC and/or Midline insertions, and monitoring or assisting with various procedures like biopsies, drain placements, and injections.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing, with a BSN preferred, and hold a current valid RN license in the state of employment, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of 12 months of Critical Care experience is required, while PICC Competency, PACU, and IR experience are preferred.

bachelor degreePatient MonitoringPatient PreparationVenipunctureIV AdministrationCardiac Arrest ResponseVital Signs AssessmentEquipment DisinfectionModerate Sedation MonitoringInterventional Radiology ProceduresPICC InsertionMidline InsertionBlood Gas DrawsContrast ReactionsRespiratory Arrest ResponseSurgical Services Dashboard Monitoring

Job description

$20k sign on bonus!
Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St.
Petersburg and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 95-bed hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period.
With 82 long-term acute care beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.
Comparably, our 13-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness.
Located south of downtown St.
Petersburg where 4th Street turns into 6th Street, between 30th and 32nd Avenues, we have stunning, unobstructed waterfront views of the bay with easy access to public transit.
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%25 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

Special Procedures Nurse - $20k sign on bonus!

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