REGISTERED NURSE - IV TEAM

Registered RN Position

The Registered RN is a professional caregiver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self.

Follows established policies and procedures.

Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.

Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management and physicians.

Applies Cooper core values.

Other duties as required.

The hospital's IV team is a specialized unit composed of highly trained and skilled nurses and healthcare professionals dedicated to intravenous (IV) therapy. This team is essential for ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate and expertly managed IV care. They provide 24-hour coverage, ensuring that IV services are always available, day or night, to meet the needs of patients throughout the hospital. Key services provided by the IV team include: peripheral IV insertions, PICC line insertions, and ultrasound-guided IV insertions. The IV team's role is pivotal in inpatient care across various departments of the hospital. Their specialized skills contribute significantly to the efficiency and safety of treatment protocols, particularly in critical care settings where timely IV access can be lifesaving. Their dedication to patient comfort and their specialized skill set make them an invaluable part of the hospital's healthcare provision.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience required
• Prior experience on an IV team or with vascular access is preferred
• Prior ultrasound-guided IV insertion preferred

Education Requirements:

Graduate of NLN-accredited School of Nursing

License/Certification Requirements:

• Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse)
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers); certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NALS, PALS)

Special Requirements:

Shift Requirements:

• 7PM-7:30AM
• 24 hrs. per week
• rotating weekends and holidays