Registered Nurse (RN) - IV Team

Catholic Health•Town of Smithtown, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, has been serving the Smithtown area for over 50 years. This 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital, along with its nursing and rehabilitation center and medical office building, is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare with compassion. The hospital fosters a supportive environment for healthcare professionals to develop their expertise, focusing on treating and serving the community with compassionate care and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. The IV Team/Rapid Response Nurse is a specialized clinical role responsible for providing expert vascular access services and responding to patient emergencies hospital-wide. This position supports patient safety, enhances nursing efficiency, and ensures high-quality care by delivering timely interventions during critical situations and assisting with difficult IV placements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current New York State RN License required.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in critical care nursing required.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Certification in vascular access (e.g., VA-BC) or critical care (e.g., CCRN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced vascular access procedures, including peripheral IV insertion, midline catheter placement, and difficult IV access management.
Troubleshoot and manage complications related to vascular access devices, such as occlusions, infiltration, or infections.
Collaborate with nursing and medical teams to identify patients requiring specialized IV support.
Provide education and training to nursing staff on IV insertion techniques and maintenance.
Monitor and maintain IV-related equipment and supplies.
Respond promptly to rapid response calls and provide advanced clinical assessment and intervention.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to stabilize patients and prevent escalation to code events.
Document all rapid response activities and interventions accurately and timely.
Participate in post-event debriefs and quality improvement initiatives to enhance emergency response processes.
Respond to MTP codes and be the subject matter expert on MTP protocols and utilization of the Belmont.
Serve as a resource for nursing staff regarding vascular access and rapid response best practices.
Participate in staff education sessions, including mock rapid response/code drills.
Maintain knowledge of current clinical guidelines, hospital protocols, and evidence-based practices.
Contribute to quality improvement projects related to vascular access and rapid response outcomes.