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IV Therapy Nurse Part Time
Washington, DC
Job Description
Description All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. The RN III-IV Therapy nurse is an independent practitioner who will perform patient care activities focused on IV Therapy for a variety of patients in a service area. Will respond effectively to common patient care issues. Will work collaboratively with all members of the health care team in the delivery of patient care.
Qualifications Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
BSN Graduate from an approved school of nursing (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Related clinical experience to include one year of pediatrics (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Successful completion of orientation at CNMC.
Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
BSN Graduate from an approved school of nursing (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Related clinical experience to include one year of pediatrics (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Successful completion of orientation at CNMC.
Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research
- Participate in Shared Leadership.
- Contribute to CNMC's Magnet Journey .
- Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.
- Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).
- Participate in community Activities.
- Cooperate in the implementation of change and support management decisions.
- Start IVs and provide technical consultation on equipment, troubleshoot and assist infusion therapy.
- Review immediate patient care needs related to IV therapy management and provide assistance to those needs based on the plan of care.
- Initiate decision making in executing care, independently .
- Document IV therapy in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Promote positive outcomes for IV fluid therapy and continually strive to decrease complications through monitoring of IV sites.
- Role model proficiency in nursing skills related to IV therapy management and clinical assessment, confidently.
- Display an ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Able to identify learning needs for staff, patient and family based on expertise and knowledge in IV therapy .
- Provide education as appropriate based on assessment of learning needs.
- Maintain expertise in IV therapy treatment management, IV start and explore state of the art clinical practices and advances.
- Participate in the orientation of staff.
- Strive to continuously improve operations through quality improvement and work to sustain results.
- Ensure accuracy of data, work and information as it relates to IV therapy.
- Participate in performance improvement data collection, implementation and ongoing evaluation of IV therapy management.
- Ensure compliance with hospital standards and infection control policies.
- Continuously perform assessments of patient and family to ensure understanding of IV therapy.
- Allow patient to express fears, concerns and ask questions.
- Serve as an advocate for patient/family.
- Encourage open communication to achieve mutual understanding.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals
- Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently
- Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue
Washington 20010
Job: Nursing
Organization: Patient Services
Position Status: R (Regular) - PT - Part-Time
Shift: Variable
Work Schedule: D/E/N 8/12 hour shifts
Job Posting: Feb 28, 2024, 5:26:20 PM
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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