IV Therapy Registered Nurse - RN

At CHI Franciscan, the IV Therapy Registered Nurse is responsible for various critical duties, including assessing patients, inserting vascular and non-vascular access devices, and managing infusion therapies. You'll ensure optimal patient care, maintain equipment, and collaborate with healthcare teams to provide a seamless experience for patients.

To apply for the IV Therapy Registered Nurse position at CHI Franciscan, you'll need to have graduated from an accredited nursing school, preferably with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Additionally, a minimum of two years' experience in placing IVs and managing central venous access devices within the last five years is required. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse is also necessary.

While experience in placing PICC lines is preferred, it is not strictly necessary to apply for the IV Therapy Registered Nurse position at CHI Franciscan. However, having this experience would enhance your application and better prepare you for the responsibilities of the role.

For the IV Therapy Registered Nurse position at CHI Franciscan, it is beneficial to have INS (Infusion Nurses Society) certification, which demonstrates your expertise in infusion therapy. Additionally, current AHA BLS certification is required to ensure your readiness to respond in emergency situations.

An IV Therapy Registered Nurse at CHI Franciscan can expect a supportive and dynamic work environment where teamwork and professional development are prioritized. With access to advanced technologies and diverse case opportunities, you'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to patient-centered care.

When discussing your experience, highlight specific situations where you successfully placed IVs, managed central access devices, and interacted with patients. Emphasize your commitment to patient safety and care standards to show your dedication and expertise.

It’s important to convey your systematic approach to addressing complications. Discuss how you assess the situation, communicate with the healthcare team, and implement immediate solutions while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Demonstrate your understanding of infection control by discussing specific protocols such as hand hygiene, using sterile equipment, labeling sites, and following institutional guidelines to ensure a sterile environment.

Share your methods for prioritizing care, such as evaluating patient needs, urgency, and therapy timelines. Use examples to illustrate your organization and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Highlight your interpersonal skills by emphasizing the importance of empathy and clear explanations. Share strategies for ensuring that patients and their families understand the procedures, which can help alleviate anxiety.

Explain the importance of vigilance and quick response. Discuss how you would assess the patient, notify the healthcare team, and follow protocol to address the reaction. Showing your readiness to handle emergencies is essential.

Mention any specific EHR systems you've worked with, and discuss how you utilized them for documenting patient care, therapy details, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals, reinforcing your ability to integrate technology in patient care.

Share a relevant experience where you managed a difficult patient interaction, focusing on how you remained calm, used active listening, and found a resolution. This demonstrates your problem-solving skills and capacity for empathy.

Convey your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning subscriptions to professional journals, attending relevant workshops, or being a member of nursing organizations that focus on infusion nursing, showing that you prioritize professional development.

Prepare to articulate your alignment with CHI Franciscan’s mission. Talk about how the organization’s commitment to patient-centered care and community health resonates with you and how you want to contribute to that mission.