Vascular Access Nurse

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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Job Summary
The registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care.
Specialty Area Additional Requirements:


Vascular Access Nurse - experience in peripheral IV access. PICC and USGIV training/certification preferred. CRNI/VA-BC certification preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required and Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Vascular Access Nurse - experience in peripheral IV access. PICC and USGIV training/certification preferred. CRNI/VA-BC certification preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting/specialty area. required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Uses the nursing process and evidence based practice to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.
- Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, and co-workers.
- Assures quality of nursing practice through participation in performance improvement activities.
- Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
- Provides safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to facilitate a comprehensive educational plan.
- Physical Environment: The RN works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation.
- Caring for patients also involves exposure to human waste and other unpleasant elements.
- Other duties may include general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc.
- RN's may work with angry, agitated, and combative patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

24hrs Evenings; Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range
$41.38 - $100.00/Hourly

Grade
RN2600

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