Per Diem PICC Line RN
Yale New Haven Health•Westerly, RI
•Onsite
About The Position
Works under the patient care manager/clinical coordinator. The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to policy and procedure. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records
- Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients
- Two years of acute care medical/surgical experience required
- Valid state of RI nurse license
- PICC insertion
- Responsible for implementation and documentation of IV therapy as directed by physician orders and established policies and procedures
- Assesses patient for IV therapy needs and inserts appropriate vascular access device accordingly
- Functions as a charge nurse
- Demonstrates knowledge of central venous access devices and their maintenance
- Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical controlling devices and blood/blood component therapy
- Serves as an educational resource in IV therapy
- Participates in maintaining quality/clinical indicators
- Demonstrates competency in autologous donor selection/collection and therapeutic phlebotomy
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
- Previous intravenous therapy preferred
- PICC competency is required within 6 months
Responsibilities
- Clinical Competence in Patient Care
- Complies with patient safety standards
- Safety administers medications and IV therapies
- Professional Behavior and Growth
- Fosters Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
- Identifies and contributes to Performance Improvement Opportunities
- Appropriately Utilizes Resources
- Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests
- Supports Activities for Exceptional Customer Service
- Demonstrates a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets (Dignity + Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, Collaboration) of Patient Family and Centered Partnership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
