Registered Nurse- IV Therapy Nights

Mercy Medical Center – Clinical Nurse, IV Therapy

Mercy Medical Center, a Magnet-designated facility, offers a unique opportunity to experienced RNs with an interest in joining our clinical expert Vascular Access team.

Our clinical team completes daily rounding, completing insertion, and assessment of intravenous access, and PICC lines; gathering statistical data for Central Line audits and providing staff education in such areas as IV management and infection control practices.  The team is also involved in various nursing councils and committees, contributing to quality initiatives in the area of vascular access.

Noted nursing career and education websiteTopRNtoBSN.com has namedMercy Medical Centerone of its “30 Most Nurse-Friendly Hospitals” in the United States.

We are recognized among the nation’s Top 100 hospitals, based on quality and performance standards, and have centers of excellence in Orthopaedics, Cancer Care and Women’s Health.  EOE

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have at least one year of RN experience with a Bachelor‘s degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• Candidate must be licensed (RN) to practice in Maryland, or practice eligible.
• CRNI (Certified RN Infusion) is strongly preferred.
• CPR for the Health Care Provider (BLS) required.

Certification Requirements: Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS upon hire

In addition to the above basic certification requirements, CN III requires the following (choose one):

1. Obtained a BSN or Enrolled in a BSN program
2. Certification in a National Specialty is encouraged.
3. One project benefiting the nursing unit approved by the nurse manager and director

� Specialty Certifications: PACU, ICU, Cath Lab, Angiography, Lung Center, McAuley Surgery Center - ACLS within 1 year of hire NICU/PEDS - NRP within 6 months ED - ACLS within 6 months & ENPC or PALS within 1 year of hire Mother/Baby, Labor & Delivery - NRP within 6 months of hire � Other Requirements: Critical thinking Prioritization � License Requirements: RN License � Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: ��� Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access, Excel ��� Microsoft Outlook ��� Meditech ��� Epic ��� Performance Manager/NetLearning Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. � Age Specific Care Provided For: Adolescents Adults Neo-natal Pediatrics Geriatrics

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.