Hybrid RN Vascular Access Specialist PRN bei UT Southwestern

%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26 World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%0A%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AThis position works under general supervision of physician, mid-level provider and/or nursing supervisor to provide vascular access services in the care and treatment of patients. %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E Excellent IV skills required, as well as excellent communication and customer service skills. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E(RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire or %3Cbr%3E%0A(RRT) REG RESPIRATORY THER Upon Hire and %3Cbr%3E%0A(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire and %3Cbr%3E%0A(ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E BSN or BSA preferred. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E One (1) year experience in an acute care setting is preferred. %3Cbr%3E%0A Professional certification in a vascular access affiliated organization is preferred. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E %3Cli%3EPerforms and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and older adults). %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EActively anticipates patient‿s and/or patient‿s family needs and expectations and utilizes these in conjunction with the assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing care. Maintains and utilizes competencies per unit expectation. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EResponds to vascular access consults by placing and monitoring Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines, Midlines, dressing changes, ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (PIV) placements and perform troubleshooting of lines for patients with challenging vasculature. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EServes as a resource to staff and collaborates with providers regarding appropriate venous access device and recommendations. Plans, evaluates and carries out appropriate Infusion Nurses Society (INS), Association of Vascular Access (AVA) interventions based on the completed assessment for solving PIV related patient care issues. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDetermines placement of PICCs using electrocardiogram (ECG) technology and x-ray and follow-up with the radiologist on x-rays to confirm catheter tip location. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECompletes accurate and timely documentation of all interventions. Active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with all members of the health care team in a collaborative fashion. Participates in quality audits, shares information and observations of the patient and/or patient‿s family in a manner that advocates for optimal patient care. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAppropriately prioritizes INS, AVA interventions based upon completed assessment. Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced by assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Reports changes, takes follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involves patient in plan of care and keeps patient, family and/or care-giver informed. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEvaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation. Documents interventions and modifications to the plan of care in an accurate and timely manner. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAdheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice. Incorporates INS, AVA standards, into the provision of safe, quality patient care, utilizing current literature, and research. Practices in accordance with our Professional Practice Model ‿ “Relationship Based Care” and delivers care using our Care Delivery System “PACE” - Patient Focused, Accountable, Coordinated and Continuous and Evidence Based. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EProvides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patients, patient‿s families, significant others and/or caregivers, Providers and staff about PICCs, Midlines, sono-guided PIVs, central line dressings and central line acquired blood stream infection prevention measures. Completes accurate and timely documentation of all education provided including discharge plan of care. Assesses competence, obtains feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient, family, significant others and/or caregivers. Demonstrates effective communication based on individual patient needs and learning preferences. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMaintains current knowledge of core measures related to venous access and stays updated on current policies, guidelines and standards, and assists with new product evaluation %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWelcomes and orients patient, family, significant other and/or caregiver to the unit. Encourages patient/family participation in care. Reviews personalized patient plan of care with patient/family every shift. Updates white boards accordingly and sets daily goals with patient input. Explains special diets, tests, procedures and medications in easily understood and appropriate language. Makes hourly rounds on patients and communicates when they will return. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAdvocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit/hospital based initiatives. Participates in evaluating data to guide decisions regarding unit / department budget formulation and implementation %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers regarding performance. Holds co-workers accountable for their behavior and compliance with policies and standards. Actively intervenes when patient safety is at risk. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerformance Improvement: Accountable for patient care and quality/safety initiatives (EX: patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, infection control). Participates in multidisciplinary quality and practice improvement teams %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EShares professional and technical information with colleagues and students. Offers self as a resource as needed to others (Ex: preceptor, charge, mentor, unit expert, lends a hand when needed). Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDuties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned. %3C/li%3E %0A%3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E%0A%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%0A%3Cb%3EEEO Statement%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT 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, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/br%3E Jetzt bewerben