REGISTERED NURSE RN - IV TEAM

Independence Health System•Latrobe, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for a designated group of patients. The RN coordinates, directs, and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team to support efficient unit operations and positive patient outcomes. The role maintains IV therapy standards of care and participates in IV-related therapy. The RN monitors peripheral and central IV lines, anticipates and responds to IV complications, assists physicians with central venous line placement, and performs IV procedures, including PICC catheter insertion under ultrasound guidance. The RN also serves on the Code Team/Rapid Response Team. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though the RN may coach and mentor others in the department. Scheduling is based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work. Local travel between System locations may be expected. Duties may change or additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Strong leadership ability, organizational skills, independent and critical-thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED program.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.
A nursing refresher course may be required if the employee has not worked in an acute care setting during their most recent three consecutive years of professional employment.
Ability to work schedules based on operational needs, including rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work.
Local travel between System locations may be expected.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
One year of medical-surgical experience.
Previous venipuncture experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a designated group of patients.
Coordinate, direct, and participate as an effective member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies.
Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes against patient-care goals, recommending adjustments, and following applicable nursing standards and regulations.
Protect patients and employees by following infection-control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled-substance regulations.
Document patient care in patient and department records, and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Establish rapport with patients and others to identify care requirements, and provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
Promote patient independence by setting care goals, teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care, and answering questions.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and seek assistance from health care support personnel as needed.
Resolve patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies; communicate and collaborate with health care teams and participate in continuous quality improvement and problem-solving.
Ensure equipment operation by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, maintaining inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques.
Maintain nursing supplies inventory, anticipate needs, order and expedite supplies, verify receipt, and use supplies and equipment appropriately.
Maintain IV therapy standards and participate in delivery of IV-related therapy.
Anticipate and identify IV-related complications and initiate appropriate actions.
Monitor peripheral and central IV lines.
Serve as a member of the Code Team/Rapid Response Team.
Assist physicians with placement of central venous lines.
Perform IV-related procedures, including PICC catheter insertion under ultrasound guidance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
May coach and mentor other positions in the department.