Venous Access Nurse (24 hrs/week)
About The Position
The Venous Access Nurse's responsibilities include vein assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The Venous Access Nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. He/she is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff at the Institute, BWH, and other collaborating institutions and agencies. The Venous Access Nurse identifies his/her own professional goals and learning needs. The role requires IV clinical expertise, ability to assess veins and make recommendations to providers for other access devices based on the vein assessment, critical thinking, collaborative practice as a Venous Access Nurse within a cancer center, line care maintenance and troubleshooting, knowledge of vein preservation principles and techniques, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research. The Mission, Vision and Core values of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to make independent decisions.
- Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs.
- Education: Associate degree, Nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred. If Associate degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years.
- Experience: 1 year (or equivalent) of nursing experience in area where venous access is a primary responsibility.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
- Maintains BLS certification and or ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Venous Access Nursing preferred – VA-BC or CRNI.
Responsibilities
- Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
- Establishes rapport with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
- Manages the environment of patient care.
- Contributes to the formulation and achievement of goals on the unit, within the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.
- Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
- Seeks opportunities to foster professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
