RN-Special Procedures Days- Las Vegas, NV

Pay Range: $41.00/hr.

- $52.00/hr.

Scion Health has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit‑eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Scion Health is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

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.

• 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
  • Abscessograms
  • Fistula grams
  • Abscess Drain Placements
  • CT Injections and Sedations
  • Catheter Changes
  • Voiding Cystogram
  • Arthrograms
• Performs venipuncture
• Administers IV medications, 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 performs 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.
• Maintains Interventional Radiology suite by stocking supplies, monitoring expiration dates, and ordering equipment as needed.
• Appropriately disinfects equipment between patients.
• Responsible for maintaining an action plan monitoring for Surgical services dashboards.

Education:

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

Licenses/Certification:
Current valid RN license in the state employed. BLS certification and ACLS Certification.

Experience:

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