RN - Vascular Access - Recovery - Per Diem - Days - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides evidence-based vascular access care for patients that include Intravenous (IV) Access, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line placement and insertion, IV access repair, blood draws, and dressing changes. Supports the nursing units, collaborates with the RNs, medical staff, and educates patients and their family members on the procedure in a compassionate patient and family centered care environment.

Requirements

Associates: Nursing (Required)
ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
NRP American Heart RQI E-Card (NRP AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
NRP Certification (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
NRP Certification Grace (NRP GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
PALS American Academy of Pediatrics (PALS AAP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
PALS American Heart E-Card (PALS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
PALS American Heart RQI E-Card (PALS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
PALS Certification Grace (PALS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
PALS Red Cross (PALS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Two (2) years' nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting required.

Nice To Haves

Experience inserting PICC lines preferred.
Vascular RN Certification preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots difficult complications of VADs or assists staff in troubleshooting.
Works with staff nurses, physicians, case managers and other team members to insure early assessment for VAD selection and implementation.
Assembles medical equipment and supplies for procedure and restock supplies.
De-clot VADs or assists staff as a resource in de-clotting.
Places difficult peripheral IVs with or without ultrasound as needed.
Communicates patient's progress, critical findings, and changes in the patient's condition with the physician or disciplines involved regarding IV therapy complications and procedure.
Conducts prevention rounding and follows up on identified concerns promptly.
Educates patients and families on Vascular Access procedure, documents the teaching in Electronic Health Record, and notifies RN and/or Physician of any patient/family concerns.
Completes the hand off process at shift change, provides patient information, communicates pending IVs, PICC line insertions, and dressing changes.
Provides staff education on care and management and complication management.
Assesses all body systems, absence of blood borne infections, surgical site infections, and observance of skin integrity for prevention of skin breakdown.
Provides Vascular Access nursing care including Peripheral Intravenous (IV), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line insertion, placement, monitoring and dressing changes.
Performs reassessments as per policy, when there is a change in the plan of care or when an intervention is performed.