Job Summary:
This full-time position for the Venous Access Team is a specialty role that supports all areas of William P. Clements, Jr. University Hospital to assist with the placement of PIVs, PICCs and midlines utilizing sono-guidance for patients with difficult vasculature.
Minimum Qualifications:
- One (1) year experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
- BLS & ACLS required (AHA or ARC).
- Excellent IV skills required.
- Experience with moderate sedation administration and monitoring needed.
- Current RN license through TX BON or graduate of accredited program in respiratory care licensed by the Texas Medical Board, Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- BSN preferred.
Job Duties:
- Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments considering age-specific criteria.
- Actively anticipates patient and/or family needs and expectations, utilizing these to develop an appropriate plan of care.
- Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment.
- Prioritizes nursing interventions based on completed assessment and promptly identifies changes in condition.
- Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care accordingly.
- Adheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies and standards of nursing practice.
- Provides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patients and families.
- Welcomes and orients patients and families to the unit, encouraging participation in care.
- Advocates for resources that enhance patient safety and participates in budget formulation.
- Performs Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers regarding performance.
- Accountable for patient care and quality/safety initiatives.
- Shares professional and technical information with colleagues and students.
- Duties may include interacting with or caring for patients or maintaining patient records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit UT Southwestern Benefits.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination.
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