Vascular Access Registered Nurse (RN) Job at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

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  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Nursing-Bedside Position

Position is part time. Shift time is 3:00pm-3:30am and shift days are Wednesday and Thursday. Provides direct and indirect patient care through application of nursing process. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates vascular access sites and devices (e.g., peripherally inserted central catheter and intravenous sites) throughout system. Serves as clinical resource and consultant to other healthcare professionals for the care of children. Guides and can supervise assigned nursing personnel, collaborates with other healthcare professionals, coordinates with ancillary staff, and functions within Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's policies and procedures framework within legal framework of the state. Demonstrates excellent customer service performance and supports standards contained in the vision, mission, and values of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Displays leadership skills and involvement in research related to various aspects of vascular access program.

Experience

  • 2 years of experience in nursing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience in pediatrics
  • Experience in vascular access devices (e.g., lab draws, port access, dressing changes, declotting central line, removal of central line/peripherally inserted central catheter, central line repair, infiltration/extravasation management)

Education

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Certification Summary

  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Professional communication skills

Job Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates clinical proficiency, including but not limited to the following: port access, ultrasound guided IV placement, Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) dressing changes, and CVL repairs.
  • Once trained, demonstrates clinical proficiency regarding assessment, placement, management, and troubleshooting peripherally inserted central catheter lines.
  • Initiates appropriate education and instruction to patients/families based upon evaluation to meet learning needs.
  • Provides consultation, education, and/or assistance to staff regarding management of vascular access devices.
  • Performs ongoing assessment and process improvement to ensure quality in care and services.
  • Demonstrates proficiency with pain management techniques for vascular access insertions.
  • Demonstrates knowledge in the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological stages of growth and development.
  • Ensures all peripherally inserted central catheter program staff are trained in charge entry and balancing with each nurse responsible for entering charges for procedures and supplies on the day services were provided.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in documentation in relation to vascular access care and treatment.

Staff Development

  • Serves as a resource for others in their professional growth and clinical expertise.
  • Demonstrates evidence-based practice to ensure current knowledge and competence in vascular access devices.
  • Develops and revises policies, procedures, and guidelines related to vascular access.
  • Maintains own professional development.
  • Serves on a department or system-wide committees and participates in projects.

Department Requirements

  • Participates in development and implementation of program's goals and projects.
  • Complies with infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.
  • Participates in cost containment through efficient use of supplies, services, and time management.
  • Participates in product evaluations when indicated and submits reports and recommendations based on results.
  • Participates in peripheral intravenous monitoring and quality audits.
  • Meets system and departmental mandatory requirements including staff meetings and education.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Tags

Part time, Shift work,

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