The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced Intravenous Nurse, I.V. Nurse. Join our dedicated team as an Evening shift I.V. Team Registered Nurse (RN III), where you'll collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide expert intravenous therapy management to a diverse community, including DPH, DMH, DOC, DDS, and Shelter clients. Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, you'll advocate for patients and ensure seamless coordination of intravenous therapy, adhering strictly to infection control guidelines.
Hours: 7:00AM-3:30PM Working every other weekend. Days off are assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): - Implement the nursing process in partnership with the healthcare team to deliver skilled IV therapy to a diverse clientele, including community, DPH, DMH, DOC, DDS, and Shelter clients, under the Nurse Manager's guidance.
- Initiate and manage IV therapy, ensuring adherence to infusion therapy standards and integration into Individual Care Plans.
- Conduct daily assessments of IV sites for infiltration and phlebitis.
- Perform arterial blood gas sampling.
- Assess and maintain central line sites, changing dressings per policies and standards.
- Address IV line issues and respond to emergency codes, performing necessary IV access and related duties.
- Perform STAT blood draws as needed.
- Rigorously adhere to infection control guidelines and aseptic techniques.
- Meticulously document interventions, procedures, and situational occurrences in line with established standards and regulations.
- Engage in research activities and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
- Commit to continuous professional growth through mandatory reviews, skill updates, performance appraisals, and participation in educational programs and professional organizations.
- Ensure quality patient care and promote a therapeutic environment by serving as an advocate and resource for staff, patients, families, visitors, other departments, and outside agencies, addressing complaints, clarifying policies, and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Enhance safety, risk management, infection control, productivity, and cost effectiveness by assessing and managing the environment to minimize incidents and accidents, and efficiently managing services, supplies, pharmaceutical stock, and equipment.
- Perform ICU-specific competencies and support Intermediate Care Unit staff as needed.
- Provide age-appropriate care and cater to patients' cultural and spiritual needs.
- Respond to all Code emergencies and insert intraosseous needles when IV access is unobtainable.
- Maintain CPR and ACLS certification.
- Function on nursing units as a staff RN when required.
- Insert PICC lines using a venous ultrasound machine and troubleshoot long lines when occlusion is in question.
- Ensure proper placement of long lines via x-ray, and perform mid-line catheter insertion for IV antibiotic therapy.
Required Qualifications: - Apply knowledge of scientific theories and principles of nursing related to IV therapy and chemotherapy.
- Communicate effectively with staff and doctors.
- Work collaboratively with nursing unit staff.
- Utilize knowledge of drugs used in emergency situations.
- Apply emergency procedures, including CPR.
- Establish rapport and interact tactfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Maintain a calm demeanor in stressful or emergency situations and interact with individuals under stress.
- Accurately document and maintain records.
Preferred Qualifications: - Communicate and document according to hospital policy, assess veins for IV therapy and blood drawing, and evaluate existing lines for changes.
- Adhere to infection control protocols, make quick decisions in emergencies, and coordinate efforts to accomplish work objectives.
- Possess extensive knowledge of IV medications, admixtures, chemotherapeutic agents, and blood products, ensuring safe administration.
- Recognize symptoms of mental and emotional disorders, follow lab protocols, and interact positively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Efficiently multitask and maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
Qualifications:First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, and (B) six months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.*
*Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza
