RN Registered Nurse

Registered NurseThe Registered Nurse provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. This position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This position is involved in the safe insertion of vascular access devices and serves as the resource for infusion related activities in the acute care setting. The primary functions of the role consists of activities related to the safe insertion, delivery, site care, and maintenance of vascular access therapies including fluids, medications, blood/blood components, and parenteral nutrition.What You Will DoPerforms all responsibilities/duties related to the oversight of vascular access activities.Actively involved in the assessment/evaluation of vascular access needs and requestsClinically proficient with safe, effective vascular access and initiation.Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.Clinically proficient with safe, effective post insertion maintenanceServes as professional resource for BHC acute care entitiesManages administrative aspects of Vascular Access Team to ensure high level functioning of overall programAssesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.Qualifications Minimum EducationTechnical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required orAssociates Degree Nursing RequiredBachelor's Degree Nursing PreferredMinimum Work Experience3 years Recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital environment RequiredLicenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire RequiredBLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire RequiredVascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) within 2 Years RequiredRequired Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesDemonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.Basic Computer SkillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in skill, knowledge, and ability related to vascular access and infusion therapy (the safe insertion, delivery, site care, and maintenance of vascular access therapies including fluids, medications, blood/blood components, and parenteral nutrition).Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.Knowledge of chemotherapy / biotherapy