Registered Nurse IV Team
Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible to the Director, Professional Practice & Innovation. Is responsible for the assessment of IV Therapy patients’ needs, development of the plan of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of nursing care based on outcomes for the neonate through geriatric age patient and the family unit. Discusses patient dynamics with providers to advise them on the most appropriate line placement according to current practice standards.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required
- Within the first year of hire/transfer, full-time and regular part-time Registered Nurses are required to complete the chemotherapy/biotherapy administration course thru the Oncology Nurses Society (ONS) and renew as required by ONS
- Completes PICC online educational module within one year of hire
- Must be willing to be trained to place ultrasound guided peripheral IV access lines
- Remains current with vascular access and Infusion Nurses Society Standards (INS) standards
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania
- Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years
- Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
- If there are no candidates who possess the preferred qualifications for the positions, the candidate will be considered and education/training will be provided
- Previous RN experience preferred
- Charge qualified preferred
- PICC experience preferred
- Prior vascular access experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assessment of IV Therapy patients’ needs
- Development of the plan of care to meet those needs
- Implementation of nursing interventions
- Evaluation of nursing care based on outcomes for the neonate through geriatric age patient and the family unit
- Discusses patient dynamics with providers to advise them on the most appropriate line placement according to current practice standards
- Functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff
- Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills
- Communicates in a highly professional manner at all times
- Demonstrates the ability and ongoing competency to successfully perform advanced vascular access procedures
- Takes directions well and is able to strictly maintain sterile fields while placing intermediate and advance practice lines
- Serves as Charge Nurse when applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
