Registered Nurse - Venous Access - 40H Rotating
About The Position
The Venous Access Nurse is a registered nurse with specialized expertise in vascular access management, practicing in accordance with Society for Vascular Access standards and evidence-based guidelines. The nurse assesses, inserts, accesses, maintains, and monitors vascular access devices, including peripheral IVs, midline catheters, PICC lines, central venous catheters, implanted ports, and dialysis catheters. The role emphasizes patient safety, infection prevention, vessel preservation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The nurse provides direct patient care as part of a CareTeam, assesses patient needs, plans and coordinates care, documents outcomes, participates in quality assurance, and supports team members with complex situations and education. The role also includes educating patients and caregivers, coordinating hospital care around anticipated length of stay, collaborating on discharge planning, and ensuring patients returning home receive written discharge or instruction plans.
Requirements
- Completion of a nursing training program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
- Current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Knowledge of the nursing process, nursing theories, and clinical expertise related to patient care.
- Interpersonal skills to work with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare personnel to resolve complex problems.
- Ability to acquire technical knowledge related to the assigned area through training programs and continuing education.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with CareTeam members to ensure patients receive skilled nursing care tailored to their needs.
- Assess patient needs, plan care, and coordinate appropriate assignments for team members.
- Participate in team meetings and establish professional, productive relationships with staff.
- Evaluate and document patient-care outcomes and participate in quality assurance programs.
- Communicate patient information with team members and serve as a resource for difficult or complex situations, referring appropriate problems to the nurse coordinator.
- Participate in presenting education programs to team members and help monitor patient satisfaction and develop interventions.
- Administer medications according to nursing, hospital, and unit policies and procedures.
- Provide and document competent direct nursing care based on scientific principles, the nursing process, and applicable policy.
- Plan and provide patient education according to the care plan and anticipated length of stay; include family members and caregivers as appropriate.
- Participate in developing educational materials or presentations for patients and significant others, and document outcomes in the medical record.
- Ensure patients and significant others receive education about discharge and available community services.
- Plan care with the team according to anticipated length of stay, clinical paths, and protocols.
- Collaborate with nurse coordinators, case managers, physicians, and other departments on length of stay and discharge planning.
- Coordinate timely completion of procedures, tests, and consultations during the hospital stay.
- Communicate clinical information to appropriate parties and collaborate on improvements to patient care.
- Monitor length of stay for observation patients and collaborate with nurse coordinators and case managers to ensure an appropriate stay.
- Begin discharge planning on the first day and include family members in the process.
- Provide all patients returning home with a written discharge or instruction plan before discharge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
