Registered Nurse - IV Team - PRN/Casual

Best Care•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join their IV Team. This role is responsible for the placement and care of peripheral, midlines, and PICC lines for inpatient populations. The position requires strong IV insertion skills and a solid understanding of intravenous therapy. OTJ training on PICC insertion is available. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of RN experience, preferably in a hospital or inpatient care environment. This position plays a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered IV care across the facility.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college of nursing required OR obtained within 5 years from date of hire for nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
For MFH Surgery Main: Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
For Ortho Neuro: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification training required by the completion of orientation.
If the specialty is not listed, no prior experience is required: Experience Required: Infusion Center: Six months experience on floor prior to administering chemotherapy.
Palliative Care: Minimum 2 years related experience in RN role.
IV Team: Three to six months on the job training in order to learn proper techniques and special equipment.
Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

Nice To Haves

Two years of RN experience, preferably in a hospital or inpatient care environment.
Experience Preferred: MFH Surgery Main: Two to five years previous inpatient nursing experience, previous surgical experience and experience in venipuncture
Surgery Main: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).
Infusion Center and Oncology: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
Rehabilitation: Certified Rehabilitation RN (CRRN) and Gerontological Nurse (GERO.BC).

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs. Include data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate. Prioritize data collection according to patient's immediate needs. Use assessment findings in discharge planning.
Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. Collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate. Provide teaching specific to the patient's health care problem. Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.
Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner. Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit. Use current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome. Monitor outcomes and documents patient response to interventions. Evaluate the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions. Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal. Give a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR (situation, background, assessment and recommendation) content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care. Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety. Able to competently perform technical skills independently. Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame. Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals. Follow appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
Maintain a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission. Communicate effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level. Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family. Take pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment. Maintain a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment. Maintain competence in area of experience. Participate in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization. Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner. Adjusts hours to meet patient services when cases are more or less than scheduled. Maintains compliance with the department call coverage.
Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees (e.g., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns). Complete appropriate report form for any risk (e.g., variance/incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request). Communicate to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues. Work within the scope of practice as defined by State Nurse Practice Act. Observes appropriate precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta from patients who have received hazardous medications. Delegate tasks according to the scope of practice and job descriptions of personnel utilized during the operative procedure. Demonstrates an ongoing awareness of, and participation in the Performance Improvement program. Is alert to potential performance improvement problems and actively participates in solving such problems.
Review, delegate and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.
Fiscally accountable. Act professionally responsible for human and other resources. Charge accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
Safely Administers Medications. Checks patient's allergies before administering any medications. Administers medication safely and correctly. Obtains, prepares and administers IVs and blood products according to nursing policy and procedure. Observes and documents patient's response to pertinent medications. Responds to emergent medication reactions in a competent manner. Assures medications are all labeled on back table.