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Form of workThis opportunity is full-time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.
Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.
Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.
We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.
To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL
Job Requirements:
The Vascular Access Nurse provides consultation for providers and nurses for the most appropriate vascular access device based on patient assessment and the treatment plan. Places vascular access devices such as: peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV), Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters (PICC), Midline catheters. Assesses and manages central venous access devices including routine dressing changes, cap changes and intervenes to maintain patency of central venous access devices. Serves as a resource for the health care team in the intravenous access, placement, management, and patient/family education for care and maintenance. Service area is both inpatient and outpatient. Requires demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology of central line placement/peripheral vascular, aseptic technique, ultrasound machines and ability to confirm line placement via chest x-ray successful placement of PICC. / Placement verification device.
As a Wellington Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of a first-class organization offering:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Educational Assistance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Lorkenra Layton, Recruiter at lorkenra.layton@uhsinc.com and by phone at (561) 798-8636.
What do our current employees value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Wellington Regional Medical Center is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of employees and leaders who routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
• Assesses patients with difficult access or need for long term IV therapy for appropriate vascular access device.
o Works with staff nurses, physicians, case managers and other team members to insure early assessment for VAD selection and implementation.
• Participates in education with Vascular Access education with patient, family members and staff
• Reviews physicians order
• Obtains consent
• Reviews medical records for any contraindications of peripheral vascular access
• Determines the best vascular access device for the patient based on medications, current access status, diagnoses, length of IV therapy and etc.
• Places said vascular access device, (PICC, Midline, Peripheral) or recommends alternate means of access.
o Reports directly to patients’ primary nurse and charge nurse or physician, if necessary.
• Troubleshoots difficult complications of VAD’s or assists staff in troubleshooting.
• Declot VAD’s or assists staff as a resource in declotting.
• Places difficult peripheral IV’s with or without ultrasound as needed
• Provides staff education on:
o Care and management
o Complication management
• Document completely and accurately in the patient’s permanent medical record
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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