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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing, or obtain the BSN within five years from date of hire.
• Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
• Requires 3–6 months of on-the-job training to learn proper techniques and special equipment.
• Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within three months of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills required for department and hospital information systems.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force and performing the listed physical activities.
• Ability to work the stated schedule, including every third weekend and holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in venipuncture preferred.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification strongly preferred at time of hire.
• Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred; National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification within one year of eligibility.
• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) preferred.
• Prior skill in ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertions, midline catheter insertion and management, or PICC insertion and management.

Responsibilities

• Respond to vascular access requests from hospital departments and inpatient units.
• Insert and maintain peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheters; perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV, midline, and PICC procedures if these are known skills.
• Access and de-access implanted ports according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform dressing changes for midlines, PICCs, ports, and other vascular access devices, using sterile technique as required.
• Assess vascular access sites for complications such as infection, infiltration, occlusion, and thrombosis, and intervene appropriately.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding vascular access device care and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, assessments, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Provide age-appropriate care, assess patient needs, and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical disciplines; provide patient teaching and participate in discharge planning.
• Perform technical nursing skills safely and independently, following nursing protocols, standards, and equipment instructions.
• Communicate patient status and care requirements to the oncoming care provider, including SBAR content.
• Initiate actions to correct, prevent, or minimize risks to patients, families, and employees; report incidents and unresolved issues.
• Review, delegate, and evaluate work assignments in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and professional standards.
• Use supplies and equipment responsibly and charge accurately according to policy.
• Perform venipunctures for IV infusions and blood transfusions using standard precautions and aseptic technique.
• Perform ongoing IV site assessments and floor checks; restart, redress, or discontinue IVs based on assessment and protocol, including 96-hour restarts when appropriate.
• Collect outpatient blood specimens from central venous access devices and follow device-specific flush protocols.
• Perform dressing changes for central venous, arterial, and intra-aortic catheter sites, and document procedures and assessments.
• Assist physicians with central venous catheter insertions by preparing supplies and patients, assisting during procedures, and documenting care.
• Assess implanted ports for IV therapy and blood transfusions using sterile technique and document flushing protocols.
• Provide IV therapy education, including precepting nurses and student nurses and conducting staff in-services.
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical nursing practice and hospital policies; obtain continuing education, attend staff meetings, complete mandatory education, and maintain BLS certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits
• Great work environment where all employees are valued