Bronson Hospital Registered Nurse Vascular Access Specialist Night shift

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BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Hospital Registered Nurse Vascular Access Specialist Full Time Night shift

Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, unit and the Nurse Practice Act, the RN manages the care delivery for patients in the hospital throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a four-year college or university and 2 years clinical experience required.

As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given 8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If, after 8 years, the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated.

Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan

BLS required within six months after hire

PICC Insertion Certification required within one year after hire

• Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
• Must be able to operate and become proficient using the ultrasound machine for PICC insertions and IV insertions.
• Must be able to operate and become proficient using Sherlock Tip Location System and 3CG technology (Sapiens Tip Position System) for PICC insertions.
• Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills, including verbal and written communication, problem-solving and assertiveness.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary groups.
• Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and be able to work in and cope with a changing environment.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and team-building skills.

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Assists physicians with central venous catheter insertions.
• Performs PICC insertions, dressing changes and surveillance.
• Performs TPN dressing changes and surveillance.
• Assists with difficult IV insertions and blood draws.
• Performs thrombolytic administration for central venous catheters.

• Provides educational opportunities for new staff:
• Teaches Infusion Management and IV Insertion practicums utilizing Evidence-Based Practice.
• Provides varied learning opportunities to enhance knowledge of vascular access.

• Assesses and identifies unit and institutional learning needs related to vascular access.
• Develops educational approaches to meet identified learning needs.
• Provides educational opportunities based on identified needs.
• Evaluates effectiveness and appropriateness of provided in-services.

• Assesses and identifies learning needs of professional nurses.
• Plans educational…