GIRMC Staff RN-Vascular Access

Company: Bryan Health
Location: Grand Island
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Places midlines, PICCs and peripherial IVs with ultrasound guidance. May function in any of the following areas through out the facility: outpatient, inpatient and emergency department.

May supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 71-1, 132.05




PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Provides education pre- and post-operatively for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn; assists patients, family and/or staff with problem-solving as indicated.

3. *Includes family or significant others in the care of the patient as appropriate; seeks to understand and respond to customer and coworker needs.

4. *Documents patient care and related information according to Medical Center procedures for documentation; completes eligibility paperwork for specific wound care products. Documents vascular access.

5. *Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team; participates in multi-disciplinary patient-centered case conferences, as appropriate.

6. *Facilitates patients transition to the next level of care; collaborates with staff to establish an appropriate plan of care/discharge referral based on the patients physical, psychological and self-care status.

7. Provides staff education at the bedside, in formal settings and to outside agencies as appropriate.

8. Provides telephone consultation to outside agencies, including but not limited to, home health care, extended care, hospitals, and physician offices.

9. *Evaluates the patients response to treatment and effectiveness of interventions; modifies treatment plan as indicated; evaluates patients progress toward established outcomes.

10. *Properly utilizes monitors, infusion pumps and ultrasound equipment during patient procedures; ensures facility safety policies and procedures are followed.

11. *Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of nursing interventions; identifies life-threatening arrhythmias and takes appropriate action.

12. *Maintains a sterile field per procedure.

13. Places intravenous catheters, midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters as assigned; maintains training and competency validation

14. Cooperates with providers, nursing management and staff to provide and serve as a clinical resource for vascular access care and training within a cost-effective Vascular Access program.

15. *Accesses and administers drugs and biologicals that are pertinent to essential job functions in accordance with Medical Center procedures.

16. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

17. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

18. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk *. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.




REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit including but not limited to age-specific competencies relative to patients growth and developmental needs, annual skill competency verification and mandatory education and competencies.

2. Knowledge of the principles of nursing theory and application of nursing procedures.

3. Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, IV skills, and isolation techniques.

4. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

5. Skill in use of applicable material and equipment relevant to assigned area.

6. Skill in the care of a diverse range of patients including adolescents 17 and older, adults and geriatrics.

7. Ability to introduce and implement new and improved technologies.

8. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

9. Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.

10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

11. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes and those who are dying.

12. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

13. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

14. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

15. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.




EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.




OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

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