RN (Vascular Access) - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Variable (East Los Angeles)

Position Summary The Vascular Access RN provides PICC Line or Midline insertion to patients following standard PICC Line or Midline procedures. Leads, plans, controls and evaluates nursing practices and operations as it relates to Vascular Access. Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients and is considered the clinical expert and resource for Vascular Access. Performs professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychosocial, psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis. Acts as a role model and mentor to a variety of new graduate nurses, orientees and support staff. Required Qualifications Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing AHA Basic Life Support Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support 6 months recent experience working as a Vascular Access Nurse, or minimum 2 years' recent experience working as a registered nurse in an acute care facility Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families Certified Vascular Access Nurse Physical Requirements Indicate physical requirements for performing the essential functions of the job by double clicking and selecting 'checked' on the boxes below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Occasionally Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly Climb or Balance - Frequently Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Hearing - Constantly Seeing - Constantly Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently Driving - None Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position. PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL PRACTICE: Appropriately inserts PICC lines or Midlines per procedures and physicians' order. Places peripheral IVs when the use of ultrasound is required to obtain intravenous access. Provides patient care in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner that meets scope of practice and standards of nursing practice. Recognizes change in patient's clinical conditions, taking appropriate action. Effectively collaborates with the health care team to intervene, and advocate as necessary. Intervenes appropriately in instances of abuse, assault or neglect, or when adequate financial or social resources are not available. Makes appropriate referrals to resolve patient issues effectively. PLAN OF CARE: Provides ongoing assessments and documents the patient's physical and psychosocial condition, as well as response to care. Consistently ensures nursing practice is evidence based, within scope of licensure and compliant with hospital wide standards of nursing care, including core measures. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPPA compliance. COLLABORATION: Collaborates with staff, physicians and members of the healthcare team, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines and support staff. Ensures that care is safe and of high quality and acts as a source of information and articulately responds to questions, providing resources, guidance, and education about treatment plan, plan of care, and medications. COMMUNICATION: Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers. Pay Rate: Min - $50.80 | Max - $63.49 #J-18808-Ljbffr Norwalk Community Hospital