Foster Care Nurse (RN)- Part Time

Registered Nurse - Vascular Access/PICC Line Team
Part Time Day Shift - TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
Part Time Days (48 hours bi-weekly)

• 12 hour shifts
• Holiday on-call

This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient's needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package -including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options-this role offers career growth opportunities.

Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)
Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience (Required)
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
Registered Nurse Required
ACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department Preferred
Provides safe, ethical, patient-centered vascular access care while preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights
Performs accurate, timely PICC insertions and line maintenance in accordance with TriHealth policy and CDC, AVA, and INS standards
Maintains high standards of quality and safety, including sterile technique, hand hygiene, sharps safety, and accurate documentation
Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members; delivers excellent customer service
Serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to team members; supports teamwork and unit leadership as needed
Participates in quality monitoring, committees, and process improvement initiatives
Prioritizes workload effectively to meet patient and unit needs
Meets all mandatory TriHealth and unit requirements and actively participates in team activities

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
Job Keywords: PICC Line, Vascular, Perioperative, Staff RN, Registered Nurse, Nursing, Hospital, Ultrasound IVs