RN-PICC (Radiology, Part Time, Mondays 8:00a-8:00p, every 3rd weekend on call, 24 hours in 2 week pay period)
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is in need of RN-PICC (Radiology, Part Time, Mondays 8:00a-8:00p, every 3rd weekend on call, 24 hours in 2 week pay period) right now, this career will be placed in Nebraska. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Summary of Purpose
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PICC RN is primarily reponsibility is to insert PICC lines for outpatients and inpatients. Also assist unit RNs with establishing peripheral vasular access (IV).
RN II, RN III, RN IV and RN V are expected to meet the position description of RN I in addition to the duties and responsibilities for the highest level of differentiated practice that they have achieved.
RN Level I
The RN I is a novice nurse. The Registered Nurse is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. The Registered Nurse demonstrates competency in nursing practice as outlined in the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. The Registered Nurse must be trained to provide care for patients of all ages with additional education focusing on treatment and care of patients in their primary department.
RN Level II
The RN II is the competent nurse. RN II is able to apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients, has mastered sp! ecialized techniques and is skilled in setting priorities. Ext! ernal candidates with 2 years full time employment as RN in a hospital or a clinical setting with direct patient care responsibilities can be hired into the RN II level. Internal candidates with one year of current acute care experience are eligible to advance to RN II in the Differentiated Practice Model.
ATTENTION:
Completion of both application and
the Gallup Nursing Interview
are required to be considered an applicant for this position.
The interview can be found on web site
https://gx.gallup.com/nurseinsight.gx?LOCATION=1999
or located under step # 2 on the employment page of our website (
www.saintelizabethonline.com
) under “Applying at Saint Elizabethâ€.
Essential Job Functions
Provider:
RN I
Utilizes the nursing process to assess and prioritize patient needs.
Formulates, implements and evaluates the patient's plan of care. Adjusts pla! n of care in consultation with the RN Team Coordinator as appropriate and implements plan.
Uses basic communication skills to provide care to assigned patients/families. Relays pertinent information through appropriate documentation and referral to other health care team members such as medicine, dietary and support staff. Initiates discharge planning working in collaboration with the Case Manager as appropriate.
Initiates appropriate nursing action in crisis or emergency situations.
Carries out physician orders.
Provides continuity of care to meet the patient's changing needs.
Records information on the patient record in accordance with charting guidelines.
Utilizes time management principles and techniques.
Recognizes changes in patient status based on interpretation of assessments.
Recognizes examples of use of evidence/research based practice-at performance appraisal presents journal article support! ing a specific approach to a nursing care problem.
RN II
Uses interdisciplinary resources to implement plans of care to promote patient self-care.
Adapts nursing interventions to promote desired outcomes.
Integrates experience and interdisciplinary expertise to establish therapeutic relationships.
Evaluates outcomes of plans of care with individual/family.
Recognizes examples of use of evidence/research based practice and shares information from nursing journals during staff meetings, practice councils and/or care conferences.
Teacher:
RN I
Uses available teaching aids to implement teaching plans of assigned patients and revises the plan based on evaluation of effectiveness.
RN II
Identifies educational needs and implements teaching plan for individual/family.
Selects teaching plans for individual/family.
Evaluates individual/family learning through the use of established criteria and modifies plans.
Advocate: RN I
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient environment.
Respects the rights of patients and significant others.
Responsible for reporting and/or correcting potential patient safety conditions or practices.
RN II
Assesses individual/family level of understanding of their rights and responsibilities as healthcare consumers, and provides opportunities for participation in decision making.
Uses knowledge of value systems to plan care for the individual/family.
Professional/Leader:
RN I
Demonstrates knowledge about the ethical, legal, professional values of nursing, guided by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
Demonstrates positive communication/problem solving skills.
Assists RN Team Coordinator with coordination of patient care and appropriate utilization of services through use of clinical pathways.
Utili! zes time management principles and techniques.
Effectively del! egates to all levels of staff in collaboration with RN Team Coordinator based on their scope of practice, job descriptions, abilities and patient/unit needs.
Works to maintain positive team relationships with co-workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
Supports Performance Improvement and Patient Safety activities at the unit/organizational level.
RN II
Increases knowledge about the ethical/legal/professional values of nursing guided by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
Contributes to the caring environment in the workplace.
Adheres to policies/standards from professional and/or specialty organizations into the practice setting.
Promotes an environment conducive to collegial relationships.
Minimum 6 hours continuing education per year beyond hospital mandatory education.
Participates in hospital committees, unit project work, preceptor, mentor, team coordina! tor, national certification, professional organizations or community volunteerism-
minimum 1.
A complete job description is available in Human Resources.
Qualifications
Education:
A graduate of an accredited school of nursing (AD, Diploma, Baccalaureate).
A BSN must be obtained within 5 years of hire.
Licensure/Certification:
A valid Registered Nurse license is required.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
Experience/Pre-Requisites:
RN I
Entry level nursing skills.
Previous clinical experience desirable, but not essential.
Differentiated Practice advancement is encouraged.
RN II
Equivalent of 2 years current full time RN experience in the acute care ! setting.
Internal candidates must have completed 1 year of acu! te care experience and successfully petition to advance to RN II in the Differentiated Practice Model.
External candidate with 2 years full time employment as RN in a hospital or a clinical setting with direct patient care responsibilities can be hired into the RN II level.
Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence:
Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity:
Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion:
Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of! solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence:
Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Job
Specialty Services
Primary Location
NE-Lincoln-Saint Elizabeth Reg Med Ctr
Shift
Day
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
24
Weekends Required
Occasional
Status
Part Time
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If you! were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary! requirements and a resume to Catholic Health Initiatives.
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This career starts available on: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 17:23:48 GMT