Registered Nurse (RN) - IV Therapy

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in IV Therapy works in a collaborative environment with interdisciplinary teams and follows a patient-centered care model. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the RN uses evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and direction from the medical staff. The RN uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and families. The role focuses on IV therapy and venous access. The nurse is expected to understand venous-system anatomy and physiology, practice independently, use meticulous infection-control practices, and demonstrate excellent bedside manner. Applicants must be able to demonstrate ultrasound-guided IV placement within one month of hire. Hartford HealthCare describes opportunities for career development and growth and offers a competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.

Requirements

Active Connecticut RN license.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
Ability to practice independently.
Understanding of venous-system anatomy and physiology.
Ability to demonstrate ultrasound-guided IV placement within one month of hire.
Meticulous infection-control practices.
Excellent bedside manner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
CRNI or VA-BC certification; if hired without certification, the employee must obtain it within three years of the start date.
Experience with PICC or midline insertion.
Prior IV insertion skills.
Understanding of INS Standards of Practice and measures to reduce and prevent CLABSIs.
Willingness to teach, coach, and mentor best practices to the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to develop a plan of care addressing patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
Apply evidence-based nursing practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical-staff direction.
Perform IV therapy and venous-access care, aiming for successful first-stick placement and an IV that remains functional through the patient’s therapy.
Demonstrate ultrasound-guided IV placement within one month of hire.
Practice meticulous infection control and work to reduce and prevent CLABSIs.
Teach, coach, and mentor members of the healthcare team in best practices.
Provide excellent bedside manner and patient-centered care.