Registered Nurse Vascular Access Nurse FT Nights
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Description Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center 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