Venous Access Nurse Per Diem

About the role

The Venous Access Nurse's responsibilities include vein assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
• Implements nursing process: Assess veins and access needs and makes recommendations to providers accordingly.
• Affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
• Ensures compliance with accepted standards of professional nursing practice, as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
• Establishes rapport with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
• Interacts with patients and families in a caring and compassionate manner respecting the need for privacy and confidentiality.
• Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care, and makes appropriate referrals.
• Manages the environment of patient care. Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
• Complies with Institute, Nursing and Patient Care Services, and unit policies, procedures, work rules and standards of conduct.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
• Contributes to the formulation and achievement of goals on the unit, within the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.
• Assists in defining goals and developing systems and work processes for the unit, the Division of Nursing and the Institute.
• Participates in unit, program-based, and divisional committees, councils, and initiatives.
• Accepts additional responsibilities as needed.
• Participates in QA/QI projects for the unit and the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
• Supports research activities within the unit, Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.
• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with peers and co-workers.
• Effectively addresses and manages conflicts.
• Demonstrates effectiveness as a contributing member to the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Delegates as appropriate and supervises assistive personnel in their provision of patient care.
• Functions in the charge nurse role when necessary, collaborating with staff and coordinating flow of patients into the infusion areas.
• Seeks opportunities to foster professional growth.
• Identifies areas for professional growth.
• Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
• Attends in-services, workshops and seminars.
• Shares information gained with colleagues.
• Facilitates professional growth of self and others by acting as a preceptor and mentor for new staff.
• Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles and presentations for colleagues and the public.

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 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.
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required. Certification in Venous Access Nursing preferred – VA-BC or CRNI.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Qualifications

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. EEO Poster Pay Transparency Statement The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$42.65 - $105.81