Job Description:

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Summary:



Provides evidence-based vascular access care for patients that include Intravenous (IV) Access, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line placement & insertion, IV access repair, blood draws and dressing changes. Supports the nursing units, collaborates with the RNs, medical staff, and educates patients and their family members on the procedure in a compassionate patient and family centered care environment.



Responsibilities:



Completes the hand off process at shift change, provides patient information, communicates pending IV's, PICC line insertions, and dressing changes.


Communicates patient's progress, critical findings, and changes in the patients' condition w/ the physician or disciplines involved regarding IV therapy complications & procedure.


Assesses all body systems, absence of blood borne infections, surgical site infections & observance of skin integrity for prevention of skin breakdown.


Educates patients & families on Vascular Access procedure, documents the teaching in Electronic Health Record & notifies RN and/or Physician of any patient/family concerns


Provides Vascular Access nursing care including Peripheral Intravenous (IV), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line insertion, placement, monitoring & dressing changes.


Troubleshoots difficult complications of VAD's or assists staff in troubleshooting.


Works with staff nurses, physicians, case managers and other team members to insure early assessment for VAD selection and implementation.


Assembles medical equipment and supplies for procedure and restock supplies.


Places difficult peripheral IV's with or without ultrasound as needed.


Performs reassessments as per policy, when there is a change in the plan of care or when an intervention is performed.


Provides staff education on Care and management and Complication management.


De-clot VAD's or assists staff as a resource in de-clotting.


Conducts prevention rounding and follows up on identified concerns promptly.



Competencies:



ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR



Education and Certification Requirements:



Associates: Nursing (Required)ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), NRP Certification (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)



Additional Job Information:



Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Two (2) years nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting required. Experience inserting PICC lines preferred. Vascular RN Certification preferred. Additional Education Info: BSN preferred.



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%


• Climbing = 40%


• Keyboard Entry = 80%


• Kneeling = 60%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Reaching = 80%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%


• Running = 40%


• Sitting = 60%


• Squatting = 80%


• Standing = 80%


• Walking = 80%


• Audible Speech = 80%


• Hearing Acuity = 80%


• Smelling Acuity = 40%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Depth Perception = 80%


• Distinguish Color = 80%


• Seeing - Far = 80%


• Seeing - Near = 80%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%


• Asbestos = 0%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%


• Dust = 60%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%


• Hazardous Medication = 80%


• Latex = 0%


• Computer Monitor = 80%


• Domestic Animals = 40%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 40%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Heating Devices = 40%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Magnetic Fields = 40%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%


• Potential Electric Shock = 40%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 40%


• Radiation = 0%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:



Evenings



Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.


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