Venous Access RN

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

1d • $38 - $77 • Onsite

About The Position

The Venous Access Nurse's responsibilities include vein assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. Provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff at the Institute, BWH, and other collaborating institutions and agencies.

Requirements

• Licensed as a registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or New Hampshire as appropriate
• Minimum of 1-year recent experience as an RN
• AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement)
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs.
• Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: adult to geriatric.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing strongly preferred. If associate degree in nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years.
• Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred
• Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC)

Responsibilities

• Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
• Establishes rapport with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
• Manages the environment of patient care.
• Contributes to the formulation and achievement of goals on the unit, within the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.
• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
• Seeks opportunities to foster professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level