Per Diem PICC Line RN

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Westerly, Rhode Island. The successful candidate will assess and supervise patient care on the nursing unit, ensuring compliance with patient safety standards and fostering a collaborative environment.

The candidate should have a degree from an accredited nursing school, with a preference for a BSN, and must possess two years of acute care experience. Proficiency with electronic patient records and IV therapy skills are essential. This role provides an opportunity to impact patient care positively while promoting teamwork and professional behavior.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school, BSN preferred.
• Proficient in electronic patient records and internet literature searches.
• Two years of acute care medical/surgical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise patient care.
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely.
• Demonstrate professionalism and foster teamwork.

Skills

Clinical Competence in Patient Care

PICC insertion

IV therapy

Respect, Dignity, Compassion

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic patient records software

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Works under the patient care manager/clinical coordinator. The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to policy and procedure.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Clinical Competence in Patient Care
  • Complies with patient safety standards
• Safety administers medications and IV therapies
• Professional Behavior and Growth
• Fosters Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
• Identifies and contributes to Performance Improvement Opportunities
• Appropriately Utilizes Resources
  • Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests
• Supports Activities for Exceptional Customer Service
  • Demonstrates a high level of respect, dignity, compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets (Dignity + Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, Collaboration) of Patient Family and Centered Partnership

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.

Experience

Two years of acute care medical/surgical experience required. Previous intravenous therapy preferred. PICC competency is required within 6 months.

Licensure

Valid state of CT nurse license

Special Skills

PICC insertion, responsible for implementation and documentation of IV therapy as directed by physician orders and established policies and procedures. Assesses patient for IV therapy needs and inserts appropriate vascular access device accordingly. Functions as a charge nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of central venous access devices and their maintenance. Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical controlling devices and blood/blood component therapy. Serves as an educational resource in IV therapy. Participates in maintaining quality/clinical indicators. Demonstrates competency in autologous donor selection/collection and therapeutic phlebotomy.

YNHHS Requisition ID 184529