RN IV Therapy Specialist

Baptist Health Arkansas; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RN IV Therapy Specialist at Baptist Health Arkansas in North Little Rock is responsible for direct and indirect patient care using the Nursing Process. This role serves as a model for IV therapy modalities, vascular access, organization and continuous improvements.

It includes educating patients, families and staff to promote self‑care, with an emphasis on professional self‑direction and communication. Applicants must hold an Arkansas RN license, CPR, and ideally ACLS; one year of RN experience

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license in Arkansas.
• ACLS training encouraged; CPR required.
• One year RN experience, preferably in ED or Critical Care.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect patient care using the Nursing Process.
• Serve as a role model in IV therapy modalities and vascular access.
• Educate patients, families and hospital staff to improve self‑care.
• Maintain self-direction and strong communication skills.

Skills

Healthcare CPR

Vascular access

IV therapy

Nursing Process

Education

RN license - Arkansas

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

RN IV Therapy Specialist is accountable for direct and indirect patient care through the use of the Nursing Process. Serves as a role model in IV therapy modalities, vascular access, organization and continuous improvements. Additionally, the IV Specialist assumes responsibilities designed to improve quality of self care of specific patient population through education of patient, family and hospital staff. Must be self directed and have excellent communication skills.

Other information

• Active, unencumbered RN License in the state of Arkansas.


• Healthcare CPR required, ACLS is strongly encouraged - training provided.


• One year registered nurse experience required - preferably in the ED or Critical Care.


• BSN preferred.

This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

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