IV Therapy - Registered Nurse (RN) - 36 hours per week - Day shift - Union Hospital (Maryland)

ChristianaCare; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking an IV Therapy Registered Nurse (RN) for Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. The role involves working 36 hours a week on the day shift, focusing on vascular access needs and providing clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes. Strong critical thinking and communication skills are essential. ChristianaCare offers competitive benefits including healthcare coverage, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Generous paid time off

12 week paid parental leave

Fitness and wellness reimbursement

Annual membership to care.com

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse with current MD license or compact state.
• Preferred: PICC competency.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for vascular access needs and perform IV starts.
• Provide patient education on PICC care and manage complications.
• Collaborate with the nursing team and physicians on patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Communication

Teaching skills

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

IV Therapy - Registered Nurse (RN) - 36 hours per week - Day shift - Union Hospital (Maryland)

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Are you interested in making a difference in various units? This is your chance to sharpen and grow your skills while getting to know our patients, who appreciate the knowledge and skills that you bring to the table!



ChristianaCare Offers:
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
12 week paid parental leave
Tuition assistance



Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!



What are we about: Our mission as an organization is to serve our neighbors as expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable systems of care that our neighbors value. This is our promise to you. As a nonprofit health system, our mission is one of service. We believe that the key to providing truly great health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.



ChristianaCare has the most advanced health care technology available to help meet your needs. But more important than the technology is our commitment to partner with you to meet your individual needs. We want to care for you and help you live the healthy life you want to live.



Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland, a part of Christiana Care Health System is seeking an RN to work with the IV Therapy Team. We are currently hiring for a RN to work 36 hours per week on the Day shift for our Vascular Access Nursing Unit at Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. While shift is predominately 7a-7p, person selected needs to be flexible for varying hours. Weekend and Holiday requirements per the guideline of the department.



The IV Therapy Register Nurse will serve as an expert in the care of Vascular Access Devices (VAD). The IV Therapy (IVT) Nurse will work with other staff nurses to: advance nursing practice, improve patient outcomes and provide clinical expertise. The IV Therapy Nurse will serve as an expert and resource to staff and will work collaboratively with the Director, Nurse Manager and Physicians. In addition, the IVT Nurse will provide leadership, flexibility and be a change agent. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Essential Job Functions: • Assess patients with regards to vascular access needs, based on diagnosis, medication regime, medical history and length of stay. • Proficiently performs IV starts and phlebotomy associated with IV starts. • Places peripheral inserted central lines. • Provides patient teaching regarding PICC line care and maintenance. • Troubleshoots complications of Vascular Access Device (VAD) including declotting of VADs. • Recognizes abnormal conditions or potential problems and takes appropriate action. • Implements physician’s orders according to needs and established nursing policies and procedures. • Contacts physicians for medical orders to discuss placement of mid to long term devices. • Maintains detailed medical records pertaining to patient care rendered. • As needed, provides 1:1 education of staff with regard to all aspects of vascular access assessment, insertion, care and maintenance. • Participates in quality assurance programs/audits to promote efficient and quality patient care.



Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Licenses / Certifications: Required: Registered Nurse with current MD license or compact state. American Heart Association BLS certification. Preferred: PICC competency. Experience: Prior IV Therapy experience with willingness to learn new techniques. Demonstrates competency in placement of peripheral IV catheters.

Work Schedule: Hours vary depending on needs of the unit and must be flexible. Physical Requirements: Prolonged standing, walking and the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Performance Requirements: • High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection. • Has ability to work independently. • Demonstrates excellent communication and teaching skills.

Post End Date Jul 12, 2025

EEO Posting Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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