RN - Vascular Access Nurse - FT - Days - $20K Sign on Bonus - MRH

Location : Hollywood, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

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Summary :

This will position will provide 24hour coverage for any vascular access needs. The Difficult Intravenous Access (DIVA) nurse will evaluate the most appropriate vascular access for the patients admission and will enhance the patients' experience.

Incumbent will also be responsible for providing support services for Imaging procedures. Must be flexible / available to work on-call / weekends / holidays on a rotating, scheduled basis.

Provides direct patient care in an area designated as a specialty unit in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Evaluates learning needs of the patient and, or family and provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual and, or psychosocial support needs.

Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements :

Accredited Program : Nursing (Required)BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity 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 : One (1) year of nursing experience required.

Other Information : Department specific credentials - See below- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RNs administering chemotherapy.

APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider card required within 12 months of hire for those RNs administering chemotherapy for oncologic indication within the pediatric setting.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas.

PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU.- if RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, they have 30 days from date of hire to obtain PALS.

NRP certification required for NICU if RN is coming from a non NICU background, they have 30 days from date of hire to obtain NRP.

Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RNs must be completed prior to completion of job orientation.

RN Fellowship Program requires one (1) year of RN independent practice not inclusive of nurse orientation. RN Fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS Certifications.

Newly licensed RNs have six (6) months to obtain ACLS and, or PALS. Note : For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Bending and Stooping 80%
• Climbing 40%
• Keyboard Entry 80%
• Kneeling 60%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 40%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient 0%

• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Pushing or Pulling >

75 lbs Non-Patient 80%

• Reaching 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg 40%
• Repetitive Movement Hand / Arm 80%
• Running 40%
• Sitting 60%
• Squatting 80%
• Standing 80%
• Walking 80%
• Audible Speech 80%
• Hearing Acuity 80%
• Smelling Acuity 40%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 80%
• Distinguish Color 80%
• Seeing - Far 80%
• Seeing - Near 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 80%
• Blood and / or Bodily Fluids 80%
• Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens 80%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 60%
• Dust 60%
• Gas / Vapors / Fumes 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals 80%
• Hazardous Medication 80%
• Latex 0%
• Computer Monitor 80%
• Domestic Animals 40%
• Extreme Heat / Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 40%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 40%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser / High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 40%
• Needles / Sharp Objects 80%
• Potential Electric Shock 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault 40%
• Radiation 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60%

Shift : Nights

Nights

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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