Kaiser Permanente Northwest
RN - Vascular Access / IV Therapy (KSMC / 36 Hr / Nights)
Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Oregon, Wisconsin, United States, 53575
RN - Vascular Access / IV Therapy (KSMC / 36 Hr / Nights)
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RN - Vascular Access / IV Therapy (KSMC / 36 Hr / Nights)
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Job Summary Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses care activities with other health care disciplines.
Responsibilities
Assessment: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
Planning: Develops an individual nursing plan of care sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Delegates patient care activities based on patient condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Establishes priorities for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
Implementation: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Documents care according to policy and procedure and accurately carries out the physician’s plan of care. Documents in the EMR. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
Evaluation: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patient’s response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Relocation Assistance Available
Essential Responsibilities
Assessment: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
Planning: Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Delegates patient care activities based on patient condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Establishes priorities for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
Implementation: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physician’s plan of care. Accurately documents in the EMR. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
Evaluation: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Experience
Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience.
Minimum one (1) year of recent experience on an IV team OR unit with high volume of peripheral IV placement (i.e. PACU, ED, MPU, CVPR, ICU, infusion therapy). (within the past 3 years).
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements
Computer keyboarding skills.
Experience in placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs).
Proficiency with use of ultrasound for vascular access.
Candidate will have an 80% success rate or better for all line placements by the end of the probationary period.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous health care experience.
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) and/or Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC).
Local membership in a vascular access/infusion organization preferred.
Seniorities
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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RN - Vascular Access / IV Therapy (KSMC / 36 Hr / Nights)
role at
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Job Summary Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses care activities with other health care disciplines.
Responsibilities
Assessment: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
Planning: Develops an individual nursing plan of care sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Delegates patient care activities based on patient condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Establishes priorities for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
Implementation: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Documents care according to policy and procedure and accurately carries out the physician’s plan of care. Documents in the EMR. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
Evaluation: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patient’s response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Relocation Assistance Available
Essential Responsibilities
Assessment: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
Planning: Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Delegates patient care activities based on patient condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Establishes priorities for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
Implementation: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physician’s plan of care. Accurately documents in the EMR. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
Evaluation: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Experience
Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience.
Minimum one (1) year of recent experience on an IV team OR unit with high volume of peripheral IV placement (i.e. PACU, ED, MPU, CVPR, ICU, infusion therapy). (within the past 3 years).
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements
Computer keyboarding skills.
Experience in placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs).
Proficiency with use of ultrasound for vascular access.
Candidate will have an 80% success rate or better for all line placements by the end of the probationary period.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous health care experience.
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) and/or Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC).
Local membership in a vascular access/infusion organization preferred.
Seniorities
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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