RN Vascular Access (Part Time, No Benefits, Mid-shift)) at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job 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 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. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights and practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Minimum Job Requirements

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  CPR: Healthcare Provider
  
  


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  RN licensure within the State of Florida.
  
  


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  PALS certification completion within 2 years in this position.
  
  


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  A minimum of one year RN experience is required.
  
  


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  Proficient in IV insertion and placement.
  
  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Nursing Care Functions

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


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


• Assesses all body systems, absence of blood borne infections, surgical site infections & observance of 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 the 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 when an intervention is performed.


• Assembles medical equipment and supplies for procedure and restock 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 & reduction of pain.


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

• BSN Degree or currently enrolled in BSN program


• 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


• Career Development: National certified preferably within 5 years of hire


• 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