Experienced Registered Nurse- Venous Access- 36hr Rotating

About the role

The Venous Access Team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for vascular access.

Responsibilities

• Placement and care of various venous access devices
• Advising on the most appropriate vascular access options
• Managing devices such as temporary lines, PICC lines, tunneled catheters, and indwelling chest ports
• Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients’ clinical profiles to recommend optimal vascular access solutions

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• 1-3 years related work experience required

Qualifications

• License Registered Nurse required
• American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Certificate required

Skills

• Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation
• Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents
• Ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients
• Ability to coordinate the care of patients and direct assistive personnel in order to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient-centered care
• Ability to identify resources necessary to implement the plan of care
• Ability to develop relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral English
• Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies
• Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to provide patient care to neonatal, young adult, middle age, and elderly patients
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, including those with adverse environmental conditions, infectious diseases, and bloodborne pathogens
• Ability to perform medium work tasks, including standing, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$38.00 - $98.19 per hour

Schedule

Day/Night rotating schedule with 2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights, and every 3rd weekend. Combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.