IV Therapy RN - Hopewell - PER DIEM

Capital Health•Hopewell, VA

47d•$38

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. Position Overview ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies & procedures. Provides direct patient care in the insertion and maintenance of PIC, and endurance catheters. Serves as a resource to other members of the nursing staff regarding vascular access care. Assesses patients for signs and symptoms of infection or other complications related to the vascular access device. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the plan of care. Performs dressing changes and other interventions as needed to maintain the integrity of the vascular access site. Documents all aspects of patient care in a timely and accurate manner. Educates patients and families on the importance of proper care for their vascular access device. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment required for procedures. Maintains current knowledge of best practices in vascular access care through participation in continuing education opportunities for at least 8 CEUs a year. Removes access devices when they are no longer required. Performs occasional blood draws as needed or when difficult for other staff to obtain. Ensures handoff communication and includes a report in terms of the situations most likely to develop and the problems awaiting patient. Participates in unit based and hospital-based committees. Participates in performance improvement activities at the unit and/or hospital wide level. Responds to RRT or code situations and serves as an assist to the team. Participates in monthly orientation of new team members and assists in the perception of new staff and students as needed. Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Education: Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing. IV certification required or must obtain certification within one year of hire date. Eight (8) hours of IV related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually required.
Experience: Previous IV nursing experience preferred.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ or Registered Nurse - NLC multi-state
Knowledge and Skills: Possesses strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possesses considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and current trends in nursing. Possesses good work ethic.
Special Training: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change. Demonstrates high interpersonal skills at an individual as well as team level.

Nice To Haves

Previous IV nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies & procedures.
Provides direct patient care in the insertion and maintenance of PIC, and endurance catheters. Serves as a resource to other members of the nursing staff regarding vascular access care.
Assesses patients for signs and symptoms of infection or other complications related to the vascular access device. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the plan of care.
Performs dressing changes and other interventions as needed to maintain the integrity of the vascular access site. Documents all aspects of patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
Educates patients and families on the importance of proper care for their vascular access device.
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment required for procedures.
Maintains current knowledge of best practices in vascular access care through participation in continuing education opportunities for at least 8 CEUs a year.
Removes access devices when they are no longer required. Performs occasional blood draws as needed or when difficult for other staff to obtain.
Ensures handoff communication and includes a report in terms of the situations most likely to develop and the problems awaiting patient.
Participates in unit based and hospital-based committees. Participates in performance improvement activities at the unit and/or hospital wide level. Responds to RRT or code situations and serves as an assist to the team.
Participates in monthly orientation of new team members and assists in the perception of new staff and students as needed.
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.