RN Vascular Access (Full Time, Night shift)

Job Summary

Provides evidence-based vascular access care for pediatric patients that include Intravenous (IV) Access, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line placement & insertion, and dressing changes.

Supports nursing units, collaborates with RNs and medical staff, and educates patients and families on the procedure in a compassionate patient and family centered care environment.

Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights.

Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Job Specific Duties


* Provides Vascular Access nursing care including Peripheral Intravenous (IV), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line insertion, placement, monitoring and dressing changes. 


* Communicates with the physician or disciplines involved regarding patient's progress, critical findings, changes in the patients' condition, and IV therapy complications and procedure. 


* Educates patients and families on Vascular Access procedure, documents the teaching in the Electronic Health Record, and notifies RN and/or physician of any patient/family concerns.  


* Assesses all body systems, absence of blood borne infections, surgical site infections, and observes skin integrity for prevention of skin breakdown. 


* Follows physician’s orders and administers medications.

Adheres to the six rights of Medication Administration.  


* Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. 


* Delegates nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications and competency. 


* Performs reassessments as per policy, when there is a change in the plan of care or an intervention is performed. 


* Assembles medical equipment and supplies for procedure and restocks supplies.  


* Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record.  


* Promotes an "error free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies.

Conducts prevention rounding and follows up on identified concerns promptly. 


* Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls,ouch-free procedural pain and reduction of pain.


* Completes the hand off process at shift change, provides patient information, communicates pending IV's, PICC line insertions, and dressing changes.  

Minimum Job Requirements


* RN - Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


* CPR BLS American Heart Association must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


* American Heart Association PALS required within the first 3 months of employment - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


* Proficient in IV insertion and placement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* BSN Degree or currently enrolled in a BSN program


* 1-3 years of nursing experience preferred


* Career Development: National Certification preferably within 5 years of hire


* Pediatric Nursing and/or experience working in an Emergency and/or ICU nursing department preferred


* Experience with PICC Line placement preferred


* Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills


* Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills


* Effective verbal and written communication skills


* Computer literate


* Works effectively in a collaborative environment


* Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice


* Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care


* Able to float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service


* On-call assignment per department and hospital policy

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