RN, IV Therapy

Cape Cod Healthcare • Hyannis, MA

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About The Position

Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse. Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff. Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year. Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees. Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided. Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support Certification required
• Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam
• Must read, write and communicate in English
• Previous intravenous therapy experience required
• Current IV experience

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in peripheral line placement for children and newborns within 6 months
• Proficient in PICC placement within 1 year
• IV Certification (CRNI) within 2.5 years
• BSN Preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain relevant, accurate and current patient records.
• Provide documentation of patient assessment including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.
• Summarize assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers.
• Assume and demonstrate proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
• Assume role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
• Participate in unit staff meetings, attend mandatory programs and obtain PCAC credit.
• Participate in identification of aspects of care, indicators to monitor quality and appropriateness of care, and evaluation of care.
• Adhere to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
• Assess personal learning development needs and maintain documentation of professional development activities.
• Update knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Participate on Nursing Committees.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters.
• Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees