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Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Audiovisualunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Catheterizationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Softwareunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Defibrillatorunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Employee Orientationunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Medical Assistanceunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Medical Productsunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Policy Implementationunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
Description
Job Summary:
The scope of practice of Vascular Nursing occurs within the framework of the nursing process and encompasses those nursing functions which assist the member having diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures. Nursing functions are directed toward providing continuity of care through pre-procedural assessment and preparation, intra-procedural intervention and post-procedural evaluation as well as patient education. The Vascular nurse assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures quality assurance and education.
Essential Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the physician or PA, assists physicians with procedures requiring professional nursing skills and implements medical treatment plan.
Provides pre-procedural assessment and preparation, intra-procedural assessment and intervention and post-procedural assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Utilizes this assessment for identification of actual and potential needs. Responds to all medical emergencies, assuming role as team leader until attending physician or Emergency Medical system arrives. Administers all medications, P.O. or IV., including antithrombolytics, ordered by the attending physician: Oxygen, l.V. fluids, premedication, sedation, and narcotics, with appropriate V. S. and fluid monitoring. At appropriate intervals, administers l.V. contrast agents (ionic and nonionic). Performs or assists in l.V. angiocath or butterfly placement, access of AV grafts/fistulas or long-term vascular accesses, nasogastric tubes or urinary catheters as necessary in adults. Maintains crash carts and emergency supplies in the department daily, and monitors performance of defibrillator and suction. Checks supplies of Oxygen, l.V., Fluids, contrast, catheters, needles, and medications. Reviews discharge instructions with patients after procedures. Assists the physician in the triage of patients as urgent, ASAP, or routine for the purpose of scheduling.
Documents observations, interventions, and evaluations of the patient in the medical record in accordance with department policies and protocols.
Acts as interdepartmental liaison between other service departments, offices and providers.
Utilizes assessments to monitor and identify potential risks which impact on patient safety and takes appropriate action.
Provides professional nursing care to patients. Assists departmental staff by serving as a clinical resource.
Provides patient and family education.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Maintains all drugs, medications and medical supplies in the department.
Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
Monitors performance of medical equipment.
Attends continuing education programs and updates knowledge of regulations, standards and techniques related to assigned duties.
Assists the clinic coordinator with staff orientation in the Vascular Department.
Performs other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Two (2) years of recent critical care experience required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required.
License, Certification, Registration
This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
OR
Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
Full range of body motion to lift, walk and move patients, complete bimanual dexterity, eye-hand coordination and binocular vision corrected to 20/30, able to tolerate 1 5-20 lb. lead apron during procedures with monitored exposure to ionizing (X-ray) radiation.
Must be able to push/pull wheeled chair conveyances, stretch and other equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. Must be able to transfer, walk, and position patients weighing up to 200 lbs or over 200 lbs with assistance.
In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to access AV fistulas/grafts preferred.
Numbers & Facts
Location
McLean, VA
Industry
Healthcare Services
Salary
$54.68
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Year Founded
1945
Website
http://www.kp.org/careers
About Company
At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research.
Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach.
Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.