ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                      RN – Vascular Access - Bend   

REPORTS TO POSITION:         Progressive Care Manager - Bend

DEPARTMENT:                         Varies

DATE LAST REVIEWED:          December 2024

OUR VISION:                Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:             In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:              Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTSUMMARY: DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:  The RN – Vascular Access – Bend position is primarily a specialized vascular access procedural care RN within the Bend St. Charles Hospital.   This department provides care to both inpatients and outpatients who require specialized vascular access. The position also offers support to inpatients who may present with challenging vasculature but require a basic IV start.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN – Vascular Access - Bend provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures.  Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

                                                       

Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.

Responsible for data collection and monitoring/improving outcomes related to central line management.

Assist with development, review and revision of policies and procedures related to Vascular Access. 

Coordinate implementation and evaluation of IV therapy related equipment and products.

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies. 

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.  Provide IV therapy related education.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests

Identify, recommend and implement safety measures specific to IV therapy with support of leadership.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.  Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. 

Performs stand by callback as assigned.  Varies by department.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

                   

Required:  As required by RN licensure.

Preferred:  BSN           

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
 

Required: Current Oregon RN license.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred: Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC)

EXPERIENCE

Required: 1 year of Acute Care experience

Recent PICC competency within 1 year or ability to obtain PICC competency within 6 months of hire

Preferred: Previous applicable department experience.

Recently demonstrated PICC competency within 1 year

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: 

General:

Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health Care System.

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. 

Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.

Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. 

Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
 

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%):  Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%):  Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

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Schedule Weekly Hours:

0

Caregiver Type:

Relief

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

No

Job Family:

REGISTERED NURSE ACUTE CARE

Scheduled Days of the Week:

Variable; includes every other weekend and holidays

Shift Start & End Time:

0700-1730 and 0800-1830