RN Vascular Access - Picc Line

Kettering Health Network • Hamilton, OH

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About The Position

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN or CCNE)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire) If hired after June of 2010 at KMCS, all other KHN facilities after Jan 2011. A nurse who is returning to the acute care setting after five or more years may be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher course
• Registered Nurse Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
• BLS certification
• ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice

Responsibilities

• Responsive to coaching to correct risky behaviors and applies learning to next situation
• Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychological, spiritual and educational needs of the patient
• Analyses collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual and potential individualized age specific patient problems and/or needs
• Develops a plan of care based on patient assessment, diagnosis and co-morbidities
• Implements the plan of care and executes interventions provide safe quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care.
• Evaluates and modifies the care plan based on patient response
• Appropriate delegation based on the patient’s care plan and skill level of the personnel.
• Timely documents in the electronic medical record or the appropriate venue. Documentation reflects nursing care, patient response and associated pertinent information related to the care of the patient.
• Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations
• Verifies current patient medications and completes reconciliation documentation.
• Safely administers medications utilizing the “five rights”.
• Consistently informs patients when new medications are ordered, informs patients of the implications and possible side effects of these medications
• Aware of population specific quality indicators; practice reflects actions that support core measures.
• Behavioral choices align with safe practice standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time