TITLE: RN - Vascular Access - Bend REPORTS TO POSITION: Progressive Care Manager - Bend DEPARTMENT: Varies DATE LAST REVIEWED: December 2024
OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENTSUMMARY: DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The RN - Vascular Access - Bend position is primarily a specialized vascular access procedural care RN within the Bend St. Charles Hospital. This department provides care to both inpatients and outpatients who require specialized vascular access. The position also offers support to inpatients who may present with challenging vasculature but require a basic IV start. POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN - Vascular Access - Bend provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon. Assesses the patients condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patients/familys physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patients progress. Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration. Responsible for data collection and monitoring/improving outcomes related to central line management. Assist with development, review and revision of policies and procedures related to Vascular Access. Coordinate implementation and evaluation of IV therapy related equipment and products. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies. Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities. Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others. Provide IV therapy related education. Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests. Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate. Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects. Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver. Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patients care,asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests Identify, recommend and implement safety measures specific to IV therapy with support of leadership . Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by department. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. EDUCATION Required: As required by RN licensure. Preferred: BSN
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EXPERIENCE Required : 1 year of Acute Care experience Recent PICC competency within 1 year or ability to obtain PICC competency within 6 months of hire Preferred : Previous applicable department experience. Recently demonstrated PICC competency within 1 year
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: General: Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health Care System. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Strong teamwork and collaborative skills. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.
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