Registered Nurse (RN) - IV Therapy

Hartford Hospital•Hartford, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to provide IV therapy in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment using a patient-centered care model. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the RN applies evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction. The nurse uses the nursing process to develop plans of care that address patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs. The role involves IV placement and requires knowledge of venous anatomy and physiology, meticulous infection control, and independent nursing practice. The nurse is expected to demonstrate ultrasound-guided IV placement within one month of hire and to help teach, coach, and mentor healthcare team members in best practices.

Requirements

Connecticut RN license.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
Must be able to practice independently.
Must demonstrate ultrasound-guided IV placement within one month of hire.
Must demonstrate meticulous infection control practices.
Must demonstrate excellent bedside manner.
If hired without CRNI or VA-BC certification, must obtain certification within three years of the start date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
CRNI or VA-BC certification.
PICC or midline insertion experience.
Prior IV insertion skills.
Understanding of Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Standards of Practice and measures to reduce and prevent CLABSIs.
Willingness to teach, coach, and mentor healthcare team members in best practices.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to develop plans of care addressing patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
Provide nursing care using evidence-based practices and in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction.
Place IVs with a focus on achieving high first-stick success and selecting access that lasts through the patient’s therapy.
Demonstrate ultrasound-guided IV placement within one month of hire.
Follow meticulous infection control practices.
Practice independently.
Teach, coach, and mentor members of the healthcare team in best practices.
Provide excellent bedside manner.