Job Description
Vascular Access Registered Nurse, 7:00PM-7:30AM
Provides vascular access, care, maintenance and evaluation of vascular access sites and vascular access devices for specific patients.
Education Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. For all nurses hired after 2012, Bachelors degree required within 3 years of start date.
Licensures/Certifications - High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection
- Analytical skills appropriate to resolve complex patient care problems, and prepare comprehensive plans of care.
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to learn new techniques including the usage of Modified Seldinger Technique with a wire and scalpel and portable ultrasound
- Excellent communication and teaching skills
- High level clinical communication skills with physicians and other clinical staff
- Willingness to maintain and improve knowledge level related to vascular access with seminars, magazines, books
- Healthcare Provider CPR biennial
Experience Three years experience as a Registered Nurse with demonstrated competence in placement of peripheral IV catheters.
Skills - High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection
- Analytical skills appropriate to resolve complex patient care problems, and prepare comprehensive plans of care.
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to learn new techniques including the usage of Modified Seldinger Technique with a wire and scalpel and portable ultrasound
- Excellent communication and teaching skills
- High level clinical communication skills with physicians and other clinical staff
- Willingness to maintain and improve knowledge level related to vascular access with seminars, magazines, books
Principal Duties And Responsibilities - Assess patients with regard to vascular access need based on diagnosis, medication regime, medical history and length of stay.
- Recognizes abnormal conditions or potential problems and takes appropriate action and notifies appropriate personnel.
- Implements physicians orders according to needs and established nursing policies and procedures. Contact physicians for medical orders to discuss placement of a mid to long term VAD.
- Performs IV starts, phlebotomy associated with IV starts and placements of extended dwell catheters proficiently.
- Place peripherally inserted central lines.
- Troubleshoot difficult complications of VADs or assist staff in troubleshooting.
- Declot VADs or assist staff as a resource in declotting.
- Place difficult peripheral catheters.
- Provide patient teaching regarding to PICC line care and maintenance.
- Available as a resource for accessing and/or de-accessing implanted ports.
- Maintains detailed medical records pertaining to the patient care rendered.
- Documents procedures, outcomes and complications appropriately.
- Evaluates patient response to care provided and informs health care team of changes in condition.
- As needed, provides 1:1 education of staff with regard to all aspects of vascular access assessment, insertion, care and maintenance. Follows up with unit manager if there is repeated lack of response from specific staff.
- Participate in quality assurance programs/audits to promote efficient and quality patient care.
All Roles Must Demonstrate GBMC Values
Respect
- Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
- Listens and responds appropriately to others needs, feelings, and capabilities.
Excellence
- Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
- Actively pursues learning and self-development.
- Pays attention to detail; follows through.
Accountability
- Sets a positive, professional example for others.
- Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.
- Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.
- Reports to work regularly and on time.
Teamwork
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
- Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way.
- Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.
- Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others.
Ethical Behavior
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.
- Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.
Results
- Embraces change and improvement in the work environment.
- Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services.
- Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.
- Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently.
Pay Range $31.25 - $48.02. Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Health Care Provider
Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
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