IV Therapy Nurse (PT) - Central Nursing Resources

Minimum Education
ASN (Required)
BSN (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years Related clinical experience to include one year of pediatrics (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Successful completion of orientation at CNMC.
Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research
 

• Participate in Shared Leadership.

• Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey .

• Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.

• Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).

• Participate in community Activities.

• Cooperate in the implementation of change and support management decisions.

IV Therapy Process
 

• Start IVs and provide technical consultation on equipment, troubleshoot and assist infusion therapy.

• Review immediate patient care needs related to IV therapy management and provide assistance to those needs based on the plan of care.

• Initiate decision making in executing care, independently .

• Document IV therapy in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Promote positive outcomes for IV fluid therapy and continually strive to decrease complications through monitoring of IV sites.

• Role model proficiency in nursing skills related to IV therapy management and clinical assessment, confidently.

Education
 

• Display an ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations.

• Able to identify learning needs for staff, patient and family based on expertise and knowledge in IV therapy .

• Provide education as appropriate based on assessment of learning needs.

• Maintain expertise in IV therapy treatment management, IV start and explore state of the art clinical practices and advances.

• Participate in the orientation of staff.

Performance Improvement
 

• Strive to continuously improve operations through quality improvement and work to sustain results.

• Ensure accuracy of data, work and information as it relates to IV therapy.

• Participate in performance improvement data collection, implementation and ongoing evaluation of IV therapy management.

• Ensure compliance with hospital standards and infection control policies.

Patient Advocacy
 

• Continuously perform assessments of patient and family to ensure understanding of IV therapy.

• Allow patient to express fears, concerns and ask questions.

• Serve as an advocate for patient/family.

• Encourage open communication to achieve mutual understanding.