Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) this position is responsible for providing care across the lifespan. Duties include inserting peripheral intravenous (I.V.) catheters Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Lines (PICC) midlines and monitoring peripherally inserted central lines mid-lines and other infusion devices. Acts as a resource and consultant for staff regarding I.V. therapy assessment products and procedures.
Responsibilities:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Places peripheral I.V. insertions particularly for patients with difficult access using ultrasound guided technology when necessary.
Evaluates patient�s plan of care history and pertinent lab values to determine appropriate venous access.
Inserts PICC�s and Midlines to standard.
Assists staff by monitoring PICC and Midlines de-clotting and performing dressing charges and discontinuing central line catheters.
Plans evaluates and implements interventions for solving I.V. related patient care problems
Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs
Participates in research and quality improvement studies related to I.V. therapy.
Keeps current on advances in I.V. therapy.
Participates in evaluation of new products.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team patient family and community services.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality cost effective patient care.
Identifies growth needs and participated in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor for new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Two years of clinical experience to include: I.V. therapy;
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS).
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. Ultrasound guided IV placement PICC line placement Midline placement certification within 8 months of hire depending on shift/hours worked.
EXPERIENCE:
Two years of clinical experience to include: I.V. therapy;
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS).
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. Ultrasound guided IV placement PICC line placement Midline placement certification within 8 months of hire depending on shift/hours worked.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.
Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.
Exposed to patient care environment.
Physical ability for walking greater than 3 miles per shift and extensive standing; lifting positioning and pushing patients on stretchers.
Excellent Manual Dexterity
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Newport Hospital USA:RI:Newport
Work Type: Per Diem
Shift: Shift 4
Union: Non-Union