JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Kentucky Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
Minimum Work Experience
- Three to five years recent clinical experience in a variety of clinical settings.
Required Skills
- Has an acquired knowledge and skill in intravenous therapy and commitment to advancing practice of IV Therapy.
- Demonstrates behavioral characteristics such as accountability, reliability, initiative sound judgment.
- Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given.
- Must be emotionally mature, able to prioritize tasks and able to function effectively under stress.
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Patient Population Served -Pediatric/Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric
- Demonstrates knowledge of patient population served development norms and addresses abnormal findings.
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate assessments and planning of care for patient population served.
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge of appropriate equipment for patient population served.
- Demonstrates appropriate airway management and suctioning technique for patient population served.
- Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect for patient population served and takes
- measures to report them according to protocol.
- Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury in the patient population served.
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the proper technique for the administration of medication for the patient population served.
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate technique to obtain vital signs and is able to interpret norms for the
- patient population served.
- Demonstrates knowledge of location and use of emergency equipment and drugs for the patient population served.
- Provides education to patient/family based on identified learning needs of the patient population served.
Essential Job Functions
- Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self-growth and knowledge advancement in IV Therapy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology, fluid and electrolyte balance, infection control, pharmacology and their technical and clinical applications as related to intravenous therapy.
- Attends a CE or in-service program on emergency cardiac care at least once every three years.
- Makes daily rounds on patients with vascular access device and inspects sites for signs of complications.
- Changes IV tubing and restarts IV’s according to policies and current Evidence Based Practice guidelines.
- Inserts PICC (peripherally inserted central catheters) according to physicians orders and hospital policy.
- Evaluates equipment and supplies related to IV Therapy.
- Assists physicians with insertion of central lines.
- Accesses implantable vascular devices as requested.
- Assist in orientation of new employees.
- Presents educational programs on IV Therapy to nursing staff and other health care personnel.
- Administers chemotherapy and blood/blood products in a safe, appropriate manner according to policy.
- Serves as a role model/resource person for all clinical personnel as relates to IV Therapy techniques and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains supplies for IV Therapy.
- Monitors centrally placed lines for complications and changes dressings according to policy.
- Communicates effectively and in a professional manner with patients, physicians, nursing personnel and other departments.
- Consistently informs floor supervisors and physicians of significant occurrences or problems and patients as relates to IV Therapy.
- Keeps immediate supervisor and/or CNO informed of significant occurrences.
- The date, time, size, type of device and location are properly documented in patient’s chart along with signature.
- Tubing change is documented.
- IV labels, tubing labels and site labels are used appropriately.
- Consent forms are completed and properly signed when indicated for a procedure.
- Attends nursing staff meetings.
Non-Essential Functions
Floats to other areas as assigned, responds to floating requests with a positive attitude.
Performs other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.
Completes competency assignments as evidenced by in-service record.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
T.J. Pledge
I Will Show Compassion
- see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.
- recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters
- show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times
- be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer
I Will Cooperate With Others
- maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior
- listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake
- never underestimate the power of an apology
- refrain from blame and judgment
- bring a sense of calm to stressful situations
I Will Collaborate With Others
- value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together
- treat others in a way that I would like to be treated
- participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health
- foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults
- speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates
- value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole
- meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job
I Will Communicate
-smile - at everyone
- always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction
- follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away
- escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination
I Will Adapt To Change
- be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge
- embrace change and set the example for those around me
- accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over
- manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed
I Will Be A Champion
- view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly
- take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area
- go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers
- dare to make a difference and be exceptional
- constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health
- speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work