RN Vascular Access (Part Time, Nights)

Women's Vascular Summit; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's Vascular Summit is seeking an experienced RN to provide evidence-based vascular access care for pediatric patients, including IV access, PICC insertion, and dressing changes in a Magnet-designated hospital setting.

You will collaborate with RNs and clinicians, educate families, and document care in the electronic health record while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Florida or multi-state compact (eNLC) active and in good standing.
• BLS CPR certification active in good standing.
• PALS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient in IV insertion and placement.
• BSN degree or current enrollment in BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Provide vascular access nursing care including IV and PICC insertion, placement, monitoring and dressings.
• Communicate patient progress and IV therapy issues with physicians and teams.
• Educate patients/families on vascular access, document teaching in EHR.
• Assess patient status and monitor for infections and skin integrity.
• Follow orders, administer meds, and observe the six rights of med administration.
• Plan, implement and document care with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Delegate tasks based on staff competency and qualifications.
• Perform reassessments as plans change and document changes.
• Assemble equipment and restock supplies for procedures.
• Access and document in the EHR per hospital policy.
• Promote error-free care and conduct timely follow-up on concerns.
• Hand off patient information at shift change including pending IV/PICC care.

Skills

RN licensure FL/eNLC

BLS CPR

PALS certification

IV insertion

Education

BSN degree or current BSN student

Job description

Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Job:

Nursing - Clinical

Department:

VASCULAR ACCESS TEAM-2100-715000

Job Status:

Professional