IV Therapy RN - Skills Checklist - Precision Healthcare

Age of Patients Cared With

Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days)*

Infant (30 days - 1 year)*

Toddler (1 - 3 years)*

Preschooler (3 - 5 years)*

School Age Child (5 - 12 years)*

Adolescents (12 - 18 years)*

Young Adults (18 - 39 years)*

Middle Adults (39 - 64 years)*

Older Adults (64 - 79 years)*

Elderly Adults (79+ years)*

General Skills

Standard Precautions*

Isolation Precautions*

Pediatric Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest*

Adult Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest*

Crash Carts*

Participation on Code Teams*

Leading Code Teams*

Care of patient in restraints*

Pain Management*

Automated Med Dispensing Systems*

Automated Med Dispensing Systems - List Types*

Patient/Family Education*

Electronic Documentation*

Electronic Documentation - List Types*

Use of Computerized Patient ID Systems*

Patient Head to Toe Assessment*

Knowledge of Current IV Therapy Guidelines (INS, ISMP, CDC, State, Etc.)*

Insertion Of

Peripheral IV - Adult*

Peripheral IV - Child*

Peripheral IV - Neonate*

Vein Selection - Peripheral IV’s*

Intraosseous Needles*

Midlines*

PICC Placement*

Midline Catheter Insertion - Adult*

Midline Catheter Insertion - Child*

Indication for Midline/PICC Placement*

Contraindications for Midline/PICC Placement*

Vein Selection*

Measuring Techniques*

Catheter and Introducer Device Selection*

Correct Tip Placement*

Insertion Technique - Basic (vein)*

Insertion Technique - Seldinger*

Insertion Technique - Ultrasound*

Assist with Insertion in Interventional Radiology*

Conscious Sedation Procedures*

Insertion Site Preparation*

Maintaining Sterile Field*

Securing Insertion Site Post Placement*

X-ray Assessment for Tip Location*

Repositioning After X-ray*

Care and Maintenance

Peripheral IV*

Scalp IV*

Heparin/Saline Lock*

Subcutaneous Needles*

Groshong PICC*

Groshong CVL*

Hickman/Broviac*

Port-a-Cath*

Vascath*

Multilumen Catheters*

Subclavian Line*

IJ Line*

Femoral Line*

Power PICC*

Power Port*

Dressing Changes*

Cap Changes*

Flushing Lines (Frequency/Solutions)*

Knowledge and Use Of

IV Fluids*

Blood Products*

Chemotherapy*

Heparin*

Streptokinase*

Retavase*

TPA (Alteplase)*

Lidocaine*

TPN/Lipids*

Ativan (Lorazepam)*

Valium (Diazepam)*

Versed (Midazolam)*

Fentanyl*

Equipment

IV Pumps*

Needleless Systems*

Bard Pumps*

Baxter Pumps*

CADD Pumps*

IVAC Pumps*

Blood Warmer*

PCA Pumps*

Pressure Lines*

Troubleshooting/Complications

Repair PICC*

Repair Midline*

Air Embolism*

Bleeding*

Brachial Plexus Injury*

Cardiac Arrhythmia*

Cardiac Tamponade*

Catheter Erosion*

Catheter Embolism*

Catheter Occlusion*

Catheter-Related Sepsis*

Endocarditis*

Exit Site Infection*

Exit Site Necrosis*

Extravasation*

Hematoma*

Laceration of Vessels or Viscus*

Myocardial Erosion*

Perforation of Vessels or Viscus*

Phlebitis*

Catheter Tip Malposition or Retraction*

Thromboembolism*

Venous Thrombosis*

Ventricular Thrombosis*

Vessel Erosion*

Declotting Peripheral Site*

Complications from Sedation*

Discontinuing IV Therapy

Peripheral IV’s*

PICC/Midline*

Central Lines*

Information & Agreement

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Applicant Name*

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Applicant Email*

Applicant Phone*

I certify that the information provided above accurately reflects education received and my experience in each of the clinical areas identified within the last 2 years.*

I agree to the terms below.

The information I have given is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I hereby authorize Fusion Medical Staffing to release this Skills Checklist to staffing clients of Precision Nationwide Staffing. Submit this skills evaluation with your initial application. To be updated annually.

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IV Therapy RN – Skills Checklist