Venous Access Nurse Per Diem

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• A. Deliver expert, evidence‑based nursing care to patients and families.
• Implement nursing process: assess veins and access needs, assess patient and family needs, evaluate home line care routine, analyze assessment data, plan care with measurable outcomes, implement plan, evaluate response to interventions.
• Document care according to Institute and regulatory agency requirements.
• Administer medications relevant to venous access and imaging protocols; perform procedures safely and efficiently per Institute policy.
• Evaluate educational and psychological needs of patient and family; incorporate identified needs into plan of care.
• Educate patient and family about disease, vein choice, preservation techniques, and line care.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations appropriately; maintain BLS and/or ACLS certification.
• Identify community resources to promote continuity of care and make appropriate referrals.
• Comply with accepted standards of professional nursing practice, licensure and registration requirements.
• B. Establish rapport with patients and families from diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
  • Interact in a caring and compassionate manner respecting privacy and confidentiality.
  • Develop problem‑solving approaches meeting individual needs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills for age‑specific care and support.
  • Foster an environment sensitive to diverse populations, including culture, ethnicity, gender and age.
• C. Manage the environment of patient care.
  • Monitor environment with attention to patient safety; assure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Comply with Institute, Nursing and Patient Care Services policies, procedures and work rules.
  • Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all professional practice.
• D. Contribute to the formulation and achievement of goals on the unit, Division of Nursing and Institute.
  • Assist in defining goals and developing systems and work processes for unit, Division and Institute.
  • Participate in unit, program‑based and divisional committees, councils and initiatives.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in setting and changing priorities; accept additional responsibilities as needed.
  • Participate in QA/QI projects for unit and Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
  • Support research activities within unit, Division and Institute.
• E. Work collaboratively and function as an effective member of the health care team.
  • Demonstrate ability to collaborate with peers and co‑workers; address and manage conflicts effectively.
  • Be a contributing member of the multidisciplinary health care team.
  • Delegate appropriately and supervise assistive personnel in patient care provision.
  • Assume charge nurse role when necessary; coordinate patient flow into infusion areas.
• F. Seek opportunities to foster professional growth.
  • Identify areas for professional growth, formulate goals, objectives and methods of accomplishment.
  • Attend in‑services, workshops and seminars; share information gained with colleagues.
  • Facilitate professional growth of self and others as preceptor and mentor for new staff.
  • Collaborate in preparing professional reports, articles and presentations for colleagues and the public.

• Effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Critical thinking, problem solving and independent decision‑making.
• Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs.

• Education
  :
  Associate degree in Nursing;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing strongly preferred. Associate must complete BSN within 4 years.
• Experience
  : 1 year (or equivalent) of nursing experience where venous access is a primary responsibility.

• Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts.
• Certification in Venous Access Nursing preferred – VA‑BC or CRNI.

• Yes. Understands special needs and behaviors of age groups served (young adults to geriatrics).

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to 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.

Salary range: $42.65 - $105.81