RN Vascular Access - Picc Line

Kettering Health•Hamilton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN or CCNE)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire) If hired after June of 2010 at KMCS, all other KHN facilities after Jan 2011.A nurse who is returning to the acute care setting after five or more years may be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher course
Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
BLS certification
ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice

Responsibilities

Responsive to coaching to correct risky behaviors and applies learning to next situation
Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychological, spiritual and educational needs of the patient
Analyses collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual and potential individualized age specific patient problems and/or needs
Develops a plan of care based on patient assessment, diagnosis and co-morbidities
Implements the plan of care and executes interventions provide safe quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care.
Evaluates and modifies the care plan based on patient response
Appropriate delegation based on the patient’s care plan and skill level of the personnel.
Timely documents in the electronic medical record or the appropriate venue. Documentation reflects nursing care, patient response and associated pertinent information related to the care of the patient.
Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations
Verifies current patient medications and completes reconciliation documentation.
Safely administers medications utilizing the “five rights”.
Consistently informs patients when new medications are ordered, informs patients of the implications and possible side effects of these medications
Aware of population specific quality indicators; practice reflects actions that support core measures.
Behavioral choices align with safe practice standards