Registered Nurse IV Services
Company: Rhode Island Hospital
Location: Providence
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee)
this position is responsible for providing care across the
lifespan. Duties include inserting peripheral intravenous (I.V.)
catheters Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Lines (PICC)
midlines and monitoring peripherally inserted central lines
mid-lines and other infusion devices. Acts as a resource and
consultant for staff regarding I.V. therapy assessment products and
procedures.
-Responsibilities:
Places peripheral I.V. insertions particularly for patients with
difficult access using ultrasound guided technology when
necessary.
Evaluates patients plan of care history and pertinent lab values to
determine appropriate venous access.
Inserts PICCs and Midlines to standard.
Assists staff by monitoring PICC and Midlines de-clotting and
performing dressing charges and discontinuing central line
catheters.
Plans evaluates and implements interventions for solving I.V.
related patient care problems
Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and
family needs
Participates in research and quality improvement studies related to
I.V. therapy.
Keeps current on advances in I.V. therapy.
Participates in evaluation of new products.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies
opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team patient family and community
services.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research
activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality cost effective
patient care.
Identifies growth needs and participated in educational
opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor for new graduate nurses and less
experienced personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned. -Other information:
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the
Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in
accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the
National Council of State Boards of Nursing.BASIC
KNOWLEDGE:Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.Must have current
licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode
Island Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging
processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each
step of the care process.EXPERIENCE:Two years of clinical
experience to include: I.V. therapy; Basic Life Support Health Care
Provider (BLS). Demonstrated human relations and effective
communication skills. Ultrasound guided IV placement PICC line
placement Midline placement certification within 8 months of hire
depending on shift/hours worked.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:Visual and aural ability to monitor patient
status.Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning
patients.Exposed to patient care environment.Physical ability for
walking greater than 3 miles per shift and extensive standing;
lifting positioning and pushing patients on stretchers.Excellent
Manual DexteritySUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None. -Lifespan is an
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual
orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression
disability protected veteran or marital status. - - Lifespan is a
VEVRAA Federal Contractor. -Location: Rhode Island Hospital
USA:RI:Providence -Work Type: Part Time -Shift: Shift 3 -Union:
UNAP
Keywords: Rhode Island Hospital, Pawtucket , Registered Nurse IV Services, Healthcare , Providence, Rhode Island
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