RN - Vascular Access - NICU - PT - Days - JDCH
Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: May 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Location:Hollywood, FloridaWe have an outstanding reputation for
providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all
expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning,
nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on
delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our
communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our
many facilities where you can search open positions and apply
online to join #teamMHSflorida.Learn more below.SummaryProvides
evidence-based vascular access care for patients that include
Intravenous (IV) Access, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
(PICC) line placement & insertion, IV access repair, blood draws
and dressing changes. Supports the nursing units, collaborates with
the RNs, medical staff, and educates patients and their family
members on the procedure in a compassionate patient and family
centered care environment.ResponsibilitiesProvides staff education
on Care and management and Complication management.Performs
reassessments as per policy, when there is a change in the plan of
care or when an intervention is performed.Places difficult
peripheral IV's with or without ultrasound as needed.Assembles
medical equipment and supplies for procedure and restock
supplies.Works with staff nurses, physicians, case managers and
other team members to insure early assessment for VAD selection and
implementation.Troubleshoots difficult complications of VAD's or
assists staff in troubleshooting.Provides Vascular Access nursing
care including Peripheral Intravenous (IV), Peripherally Inserted
Central Catheter (PICC) line insertion, placement, monitoring &
dressing changes.Educates patients & families on Vascular Access
procedure, documents the teaching in Electronic Health Record &
notifies RN and/or Physician of any patient/family concernsAssesses
all body systems, absence of blood borne infections, surgical site
infections & observance of skin integrity for prevention of skin
breakdown.Communicates patient's progress, critical findings, and
changes in the patients' condition w/ the physician or disciplines
involved regarding IV therapy complications & procedure.Completes
the hand off process at shift change, provides patient information,
communicates pending IV's, PICC line insertions, and dressing
changes.Conducts prevention rounding and follows up on identified
concerns promptly.De-clot VAD's or assists staff as a resource in
de-clotting.CompetenciesACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE,
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF
DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED
CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING,
PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOREducation And Certification RequirementsAssociates: Nursing
(Required)ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart
Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard
(BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), NRP
Certification (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), PALS
American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association
(AMERICAN HEART), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of
Florida (FL)Additional Job InformationComplexity of Work: Requires
critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive
judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate
action. Required Work Experience: Two (2) years nursing experience
in an acute care hospital setting required. Experience inserting
PICC lines preferred. Other Information: Vascular RN Certification
preferred.Additional Education Info: BSN preferred.Working
Conditions And Physical Requirements
Keywords: Memorial Healthcare System, North Miami , RN - Vascular Access - NICU - PT - Days - JDCH, Healthcare , Hollywood, Florida
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