RN - Vascular Access - NICU - PT - Mids - JDCH - Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood, FL
About the Job
Location:
Hollywood, Florida
We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.
Learn more below.
Summary:
Provides evidence-based vascular access care for patients that include Intravenous (IV) Access, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line placement & 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.
Responsibilities:
De-clot VAD's or assists staff as a resource in de-clotting.
Conducts prevention rounding and follows up on identified concerns promptly.
Completes the hand off process at shift change, provides patient information, communicates pending IV's, PICC line insertions, and dressing changes.
Communicates patient's progress, critical findings, and changes in the patients' condition w/ the physician or disciplines involved regarding IV therapy complications & procedure.
Assesses all body systems, absence of blood borne infections, surgical site infections & observance of skin integrity for prevention of skin breakdown.
Educates patients & families on Vascular Access procedure, documents the teaching in Electronic Health Record & notifies RN and/or Physician of any patient/family concerns
Provides Vascular Access nursing care including Peripheral Intravenous (IV), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line insertion, placement, monitoring & dressing changes.
Troubleshoots difficult complications of VAD's 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.
Places difficult peripheral IV's with or without ultrasound as needed.
Performs reassessments as per policy, when there is a change in the plan of care or when an intervention is performed.
Provides staff education on Care and management and Complication management.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Associates: Nursing (Required)ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), NRP Certification (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: 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. Required Work Experience: Two (2) years nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting required. Experience inserting PICC lines preferred. Other Information: Vascular RN Certification preferred.Additional Education Info: BSN preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Hollywood, Florida
We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.
Learn more below.
Summary:
Provides evidence-based vascular access care for patients that include Intravenous (IV) Access, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line placement & 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.
Responsibilities:
De-clot VAD's or assists staff as a resource in de-clotting.
Conducts prevention rounding and follows up on identified concerns promptly.
Completes the hand off process at shift change, provides patient information, communicates pending IV's, PICC line insertions, and dressing changes.
Communicates patient's progress, critical findings, and changes in the patients' condition w/ the physician or disciplines involved regarding IV therapy complications & procedure.
Assesses all body systems, absence of blood borne infections, surgical site infections & observance of skin integrity for prevention of skin breakdown.
Educates patients & families on Vascular Access procedure, documents the teaching in Electronic Health Record & notifies RN and/or Physician of any patient/family concerns
Provides Vascular Access nursing care including Peripheral Intravenous (IV), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line insertion, placement, monitoring & dressing changes.
Troubleshoots difficult complications of VAD's 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.
Places difficult peripheral IV's with or without ultrasound as needed.
Performs reassessments as per policy, when there is a change in the plan of care or when an intervention is performed.
Provides staff education on Care and management and Complication management.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Associates: Nursing (Required)ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), NRP Certification (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: 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. Required Work Experience: Two (2) years nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting required. Experience inserting PICC lines preferred. Other Information: Vascular RN Certification preferred.Additional Education Info: BSN preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 80%
- Climbing = 40%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 40%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 80%
- Standing = 80%
Source : Memorial Healthcare System
