Description
SUMMARY: Performs a full range of responsibilities and duties of the IV Therapy Department as allowed by the Nurse Practice Act; provides direct patient care using nursing process and is accountable for own practice; participates as a patient care advisor; initiates/participates in patient and staff education; demonstrates leadership skills; and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care departments.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Experience: Requires two years of recent medical, surgical or critical care experience. BSN preferred, CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse, Intravenous) or VA-BC (Vascular Access Board Certified) preferred, IV therapy experience preferred. Must have or obtain Picc line certification and ultrasound certification within first year. License: Requires current license issued by New York State to practice as a registered nurse.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1220
Department: Nursing IV Services
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $43.36 - $65.80 Hourly
