Registered Nurse (RN) | Methodist Germantown | Vascular Access Nurse | Full Time Days

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Germantown, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill in the area of vascular access devices. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral, and nursing sciences and humanities as well as established standards of care related to CVAD devices, assessments, dressing changes, and care. May be assigned to provide nursing care in other departments/ units. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Nursing
General nursing or clinical practice 1-3 years
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree Nursing
Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

Provides specialized knowledge, assessment, and skills in clinical setting in regards to obtaining vascular access, maintaining vascular access, and troubleshooting vascular access devices.
Performs patient assessments accurately and thoroughly.
Identifies learning needs of patient, family members and associates.
Promotes professional practice among all members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Acts as a consultant to licensed nursing staff in the care and placement of vascular access devices.