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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.
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Kaiser Permanente
Vascular Nurse, Tysons MOB
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$83,871 / year median in Virginia
+10% projected growth
Job 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.