IV Therapist - PRN (As Needed)

Company: Saint Joseph Health System
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: January 9, 2020

Job Description:

Minimum: $25.25 - Maximum: $39.79 JOB SUMMARY Participates in the patient’s medical and nursing plan of care by providing assistance with the initiation and monitoring of intravenous therapeutics. JOB DUTIES 1. Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. 2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. 3. Delivers direct patient care related to the intravenous therapeutic needs of the patient. 4. Instructs patients and families regarding intravenous systems, therapies, and safety precautions. 5. Responds to Code Blues and functions as a member of the resuscitation team. 6. Develops and maintains skill in performing ventipunctures on patients of all ages. 7. Obtains PICC line certification and is responsible for inverting and maintaining PICC lines for inpatients/outpatients as needed. 8. Maintains records of patients’ intravenous procedures. 9. Participates in clinical research studies as requested. 10. Notifies Infection Control Nurse of suspected infectious relations to intravenous therapy. 11. Recommends improvements in-patient care practices and standards associated with intravenous therapeutics. 12. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of IV Therapy engineering controls and other products. 13. Assists other hospital departments and personnel in preparing and implementing orientation in-service and educational programs related to intravenous systems and therapies. 14. Assists Nursing and Patient Education in providing orientation and in-service pertaining to intravenous therapy. 15. Provides continuing education regarding intravenous therapy to hospital staff when necessary. 16. Assists other hospital personnel in problem solving regarding intravenous therapeutics. 17. Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require. JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Licensure: RN Indiana license. CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days. Experience: Minimum of three months in an acute care setting and has met the criteria of Staff Nurse Level II. Other Job Requirements: Requires broad knowledge of IV Therapeutics. Functions independently in providing the intravenous needs of patients through the Medical Center. Establishes and revises priorities in response to the changing demands of patient care needs. Requires excellent communication/interpersonal skills. Updates skills and knowledge continually. Exhibits initiative and ingenuity in all aspects of patient care. Demonstrates leadership ability. Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

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