Description
The Registered Nurse - IV Therapy provides and supervisesintravenous nursing care to patients of all ages and is a resource forIV-related problems or procedures for the institution. The Registered Nurse is skilled andknowledgeable in a wide range of IV therapy services, a wide range of generalnursing skills as well as skills specific to IV Therapy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Initiates venipuncture according to physician's order
Possesses knowledge of varied IV access routes and assessespatient to identify appropriate method
Evaluates problems that affect delivery of IV fluids
Enforces department policies in regard to IV starts anddressing changes
Monitors venous access lines daily and assists in changingdressings as indicated
Serves as a resource person for staff nurses
Documents appropriate data on the patient record perfacility protocol
Collaborates with Staff Development Clinical Instructors toprovide educational resources for staff
Inserts PICC line and mid-line I. V. catheters, determinesplacement via x-ray follow-up and documents the procedure
Assists staff by monitoring PICC and mid-lines, declotting,performing dressing charges and discontinuing catheters with or withoutcatheter tip cultures
Assists with difficult peripheral I. V. insertions
Plans, evaluates and implements interventions for solvingI. V. related patient care problems
Provides I. V. therapy instruction and/or information tonursing staff, students, physicians, patients and their families
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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