We are searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access Team - to perform all tasks necessary to manage the care of pediatric and adult patients needing difficult venous access, care of the central venous catheter, PICC, and midline ensuring quality patient care while minimizing related complications. The vascular access nurse will also provide education to patients, families, medical, and nursing staff in the care of peripheral and central lines. Job duties are performed in a manner that is developmentally age appropriate for the patients served including the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, and adult.
Think you have what it takes?
Ok with full-time nights (10hr shifts - 9p-7a)
critical care experience
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact and BLS certification
9 months of professional nursing
The ability to demonstrate positive and appropriate interpersonal skills, good time and resource management skills, flexibility, strong oral and written communication skills, knowledge of central line care and IV insertion, and knowledge of the nursing process, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Responsibilities
Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental (age-appropriate), culture, spiritual, and environmental needs in an organized and systematic manner
Analyzes situations, anticipates potential problems, and detects changes in patient status
Re-prioritizes and updates plan of care based on new information and changes to the patient’s condition; communicates this information and documents in the medical record
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and/or patient care conferences and documents in the medical record
Assists patients/family in implementing their role in the plan of care as appropriate
Assess patient family learning needs capabilities, preferences, and readiness to learn prior to teaching
Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families, visitors, peers, and other health care team members
Administers and documents medications and treatments in a timely manner
Demonstrates willingness and ability to acquire new knowledge and utilize new skills needed to improve individual, team, and organizational performance
Participate in unit performance improvement initiatives
"As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. "
Texas Children’s Hospital is a world-class pediatric facility, nationally recognized as a top children’s hospital, and voted one of the best places to work in Houston for nine years running. We’re committed to creating a healthy community for children by providing the best pediatric care possible, through groundbreaking research and emphasis on education. We also offer a full continuum of family-centered care for women, from obstetrics to well-woman care. As a team member at Texas Children’s Hospital, you’ll work in an environment that values your voice. Texas Children's Hospital, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is recognized as one of America's best children's hospitals.
