Clinical Nurse B-SpecProcedur*

Job description

Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse B-Special Procedures demonstrates specialized knowledge and basic competency to perform invasive and non-invasive treatment and procedures related to the practice of gastroenterology, interventional radiology, pulmonology, procedure related sedation and infusion services for stable and unstable inpatients and outpatients. Assists the physician with multiple types of simple to complex diagnostic and interventional procedures including, but not limited to: line placements, drain placements, biopsies, stent placements, tube placements, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and blood product administration. Performs pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure duties in accordance with established policies and procedures and professional practice guidelines. Utilizes skilled discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Exhibits interpersonal skills that portray professionalism and maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning...