PRN Vascular Access Team

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

The PICC Line Nurse will assess and perform an overall evaluation of the patient. Responsible for placement of the line and ensure the line placement is correctly inserted.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work independently.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately to patient family and other health care providers.
• Provides patient education about the PICC (or midline) insertion and the care and maintenance issues post insertion
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient past and current medical history including laboratory values venous and muscle skeletal status that is pertinent in qualifying a patient as a candidate for PICC placement.
• Assures physicians order on chart for PICC placement.
• Assures Informed Consent has been obtained.
• Performs time out; correct patient identifier prior to initiating PICC procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to perform PICC placement maintaining aseptic technique utilizing measures that prevent patient discomfort and trauma related to procedure.
• Demonstrates high level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access devices.
• Maintains clinical competency by inserting a minimum of six PICCs/year
• Documents insertion of PICC (or midline) per ministry standards

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) provides coordinates plans and evaluates the care of the patient within established nursing process framework. Evaluation is done through data collection assessment identification and prioritization of patient problems/needs including evaluating process/outcome of nursing care intervention and teaching. The RN coordinates provides and directs patient teaching activities.

Essential Job Function
Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment creates plan of care implements treatments and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
Administers medication and blood products in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
Serves as a point of contact for patients care coordination acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement and collaborates with spiritual care palliative and ethics when needed.
Incorporates the professional practice model in care delivery and serves as a point person for care coordination for family members or caregivers.
Restores supports promotes rehabilitates or palliates to maintain the physiologic psychologic and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan.
Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidencedbased patient focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry.
Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions.
Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocates for their choice in quality of life.
Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers.
Administers chemotherapy and other medication starts IVs transfuses blood and blood products and performs therapeutic phlebotomies.
BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification
Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)
ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
ONCC Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (preferred)
INCC Infusion Nurses Certification Cooperation (preferred)
CRNI Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (preferred)

Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience
1 year of medical/surgical or oncology experience (preferred)

Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

Skills
Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill knowledge and scope of practice of staff.
Orients facilitates learning experience and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators outcomes and implementation) to nursing staff and others.
Possesses clinical knowledge skills and competency to provide evidencebased patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice policy and procedure and BSMH mission.
Performs comprehensive assessment of patients clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.
Safely and efficiently develops implements and prioritizes plan of care.
Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.
Assesses patients physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.
Assists patient and family in coping with patients illness.
Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.
Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.
Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs current literature inservices and workshops.
Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.
Integrates costeffective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.
Practices selfcare and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.
Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.
Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.
Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences.
Compassionate relationshipbased approach to help find meaning in illness suffering pain and existence.
Remains calm adaptive and collective during an emergency.
Performs intravenous (IV) injection/administration
Places peripheral and central lines

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying 050 lbs.: 3466
Lifting/Carrying 50100 lbs. 3466
Push/Pull 050 lbs. 3466
Push/Pull 50100 lbs. 3466
Stoop/Kneel 133
Crawling 133
Climbing 133
Balance 133
Bending 3466
Sitting 3466
Walking 3466
Standing 3466

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/taperecorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity far
Acuity near
Depth perception
Use of Latex Gloves
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Pediatrics 112 years)
Adolescents 1317 years)
Adults 1864 years)
Geriatrics 65 years and older)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .