RN Vascular Access (Part Time, Nights)

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

Job summary

The Stryker Corporation seeks a Registered Nurse to provide evidence-based vascular access care for pediatric patients, including IV access, PICC line placement and dressing changes, in a Magnet-designated hospital setting. You will support nursing units, collaborate with RNs and medical staff, and educate patients and families on the procedure with compassionate, family-centered care.

Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director, you will document in the EHR, follow medication

Qualifications

• RN license in Florida or multi-state compact
• CPR/BLS must be active
• PALS required within 3 months of hire
• Proficient in IV insertion and placement

Responsibilities

• Provides vascular access nursing care including IV and PICC line insertion, placement, monitoring and dressing changes.
• Communicates with physicians regarding patient progress and IV therapy issues.
• Educates patients and families on vascular access procedures and documents teaching in the EHR.
• Assesses patient status, infection risks, and skin integrity; adheres to medication administration rights.
• Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Documents accurately in the patient’s EHR and ensures high-quality, safe care.
• Performs reassessments and handoffs at shift change with pending procedures.

Skills

IV insertion

PICC line placement

Patient education

Care coordination

Documentation in EHR

Education

BSN Degree

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