Registered Nurse IV Team

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse with infusion experience to provide comprehensive nursing care and IV therapy across vascular access modalities. You will perform PICC/midline insertions, manage central lines, and educate staff and patients while mentoring new nurses.

Requirements include a BSN and PA RN licensure; CRNI is preferred. The role emphasizes teamwork with clinicians, IT systems use, and ongoing professional development within an academic medical center.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
• Basic computer skills and data entry in clinical systems.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
• CRNI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in peripheral IV insertion and maintenance.
• Performs PICC and Midline catheter insertion with ultrasound guidance.
• Assesses and maintains central venous catheters.
• Educates staff and patients about intravenous therapy.
• Precepts staff and new nurses in vascular access.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Data entry

English proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

CCH computer programs

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Provides comprehensive, quality nursing care through application of the nursing process. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in peripheral IV insertion.
• Demonstrates skill in peripheral IV assessment and maintenance for routine and challenging situations.
• Adheres to policies and procedures for peripheral IV catheter assessment, maintenance and insertion.
• Demonstrates skill in the insertion of PICC and Midline catheters for adolescents, adults and senior adults utilizing ultrasound guided insertion imagery.
• Adheres to policies and procedures for insertion of PICC and Midline catheters.
• Demonstrates skill in assessing and maintaining central venous catheters.
• Adheres to policies and procedure for central line catheter care.
• Serve as a consultant for physicians and nurses for intravenous therapy procedures and topics
• Educate staff nurses regarding intravenous therapy
• Precept staff and new nurses who need assistance with vascular access skills.
• Educate patients and families about care and management of long term catheters.

Education Training and Experience

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.

Experience preferred, however training and specialty specific education programs are provided during orientation, and must be successfully completed as scheduled.

Basic computer skills: keyboard, mouse use.

Ability to complete data entry on clinical documentation screens.

Ability to use email and internet.

Ability to successfully complete on the job training for CCH computer programs.

Ability to practice critical thinking and organizational skills.

Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

Registered nurse qualifications:

• Complete PICC line education program that includes:
• Didactic information (Bard online PICC course: www.crbard.com)

ii. A precepted return demonstration of PICC line insertion

iii. Performs minimal 25 supervised PICC line insertions or more until competency is demonstrated.

Annual Basis:

• Performs minimal 15 PICC line insertions per year

ii. Demonstrates competence as evidenced by completion of competency assessment test yearly.

iii. Reviews new information published related to PICC lines on an ongoing basis.

Licensure/Certification

Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.

CPR Certification

National Certification in Infusion Therapy: Certified Registered Nurse Infusionist (CRNI) is preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.