RN - Vascular Access/IV - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•$42 - $108•Onsite

About The Position

The RN - Vascular Access/IV works on the MGH IV Therapy team, a skilled group of nursing professionals providing infusion therapy and vascular access services. The nurse performs independent nursing interventions using clinical reasoning, nursing judgment, and critical decision-making to support safe, effective, and appropriate infusion therapy and vascular access. The team serves as the primary response team for vascular access needs, including intraosseous insertions during rapid responses and codes. Nurses support and partner with staff nurses, provide education throughout the hospital, and build relationships across the organization. The role includes opportunities for growth and development and continuing education through “Teaching Tuesdays.” The position is per diem and onsite at 80 Blossom Street, with a rotating shift. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as 0.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred. Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Registered Nurse state license required.
Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
Familiarity with principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
Knowledge of care required by the age groups receiving care.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Minimum of two years placing IVs on a vascular access team.

Nice To Haves

Ultrasound-guided IV experience preferred.
VABC or CRNI certification, or eligibility, preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
Provide infusion therapy and vascular access care using clinical reasoning, nursing judgment, and critical decision-making.
Respond to vascular access needs, including intraosseous insertions during rapid responses and codes.
Support and partner with staff nurses, and provide education and build relationships throughout the hospital.