Nurse RN | PICC | FT Variable

Overview

Ensures coordination and continuity of patient care for neonatal through geriatric patients who have long-term and/or difficult vascular access needs in order to maintain organized and efficient care and provide support to staff and other health care professionals. Provides clinical management including patient/family education to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides consultation, direction, and education related to assigned patient population to nursing staff and other health care providers. Responsible for identifying the patient's alterations in health; assessing the patient's response to treatment protocols; communicating appropriate data to staff; implementing nursing interventions based upon established treatment protocols; and anticipating potential outcomes for patients at risk for complications. Must demonstrate ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and provide care according to protocols and within practice of nursing. The IV Nurse Therapist provides clinical support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: BSN preferred. Has a minimum of 2 years of professional nursing practice with demonstrated clinical skills in applicable patient populations and evidence of leadership skills. Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of Florida