RN - Vascular Access - NICU - PT - Mids - JDCH
Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Location:Hollywood, FloridaWe 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 concernsProvides
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
BEHAVIOREducation 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:
Keywords: Memorial Healthcare System, Delray Beach , RN - Vascular Access - NICU - PT - Mids - JDCH, Healthcare , Hollywood, Florida
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