Registered Nurse Special Procedures, Full Time Day

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is a 102-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; featuring five negative pressure rooms. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in North Central Tampa about five miles outside downtown.

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 

1. 1. Arteriograms 
   2. T-Tube Placements and Changes 
   3. Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Placement 
   4. Phlebotomy 
   5. Gastrostomy Tube Placements
   6. Bronchoscopy
   7. Percutaneous Tracheostomy Placement
   8. Suprapubic Catheter Placement
   9. Liver Biopsy 
   10. Central line Placement
   11. Thoracentesis 
   12. Paracentesis 
   13. Steroidal Injections 
   14. Pleural Effusion Drain Placement
   15. Abscess grams
   16. Fistula grams
   17. Abscess Drain Placements
   18. CT Injections and Sedations 
   19. Catheter Changes 
   20. Voiding Cryptogram
   21. 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.