Pediatric Vascular Access Team – Registered Nurse – Level 2
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the direction of leadership, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities. FT position available (36 hours): D/E, weekends and holidays per service needs The Pediatric Vascular Access Team is accountable to assess and identify the vascular access needs for pediatric patients, spanning from neonates to age 19. The candidate must be able to work independently, be flexible, and cross-function collaboration in multiple patient care environments. Responsibilities include assessment of patients for PICC placement, coordination for line insertion (including recommended support for placement), placement of PICC lines, and ultrasound guided PIVs. Team members will also be responsible for supporting nursing staff by providing education around vascular access, mentoring for peripheral IV catheter insertion, and serving as a resources for ongoing monitoring, maintenance, management, and troubleshooting of pediatric vascular access devices.The team member will participate in evidence-based practice projects and pediatric service safety and quality interdisciplinary teams on initiatives around vascular access. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
Requirements
- Must have 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics.
Nice To Haves
- PICC certification preferred but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- assess and identify the vascular access needs for pediatric patients, spanning from neonates to age 19
- assessment of patients for PICC placement
- coordination for line insertion (including recommended support for placement)
- placement of PICC lines
- ultrasound guided PIVs
- supporting nursing staff by providing education around vascular access
- mentoring for peripheral IV catheter insertion
- serving as a resources for ongoing monitoring, maintenance, management, and troubleshooting of pediatric vascular access devices
- participate in evidence-based practice projects and pediatric service safety and quality interdisciplinary teams on initiatives around vascular access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
