RN, Central Venous Line, 5NT

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Central Line Nurse on the Vascular Access Team (VAT), implements and sustains evidence-based clinical practices to prevent and monitor central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) across the hospital. Using sound clinical judgment and established protocols, the nurse ensures the safe maintenance and management of central venous lines for patients in all care settings and provides specialized education to clinical staff and patient families.

The Central Line VAT nurse collects, analyzes, and interprets data related to vascular access outcomes, infection rates, and quality metrics, and manages a centralized database supporting performance monitoring and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

As a subject matter expert in vascular access and infection prevention, the nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, monitors patient outcomes, and promotes safety standards throughout the organization. The role aims to enhance patient safety, minimize complications, and improve clinical outcomes across the continuum of care.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire, maintained throughout employment.
• If hired, maintain a primary residence in Texas and maintain all licenses and credentials required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain evidence-based clinical practices to prevent and monitor central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI).
• Ensure the safe maintenance and management of central venous lines for patients in all care settings, using sound clinical judgment and established protocols.
• Provide specialized education to clinical staff and patient families.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to vascular access outcomes, infection rates, and quality metrics.
• Manage and maintain a centralized database for performance monitoring and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams as a subject matter expert in vascular access and infection prevention.
• Monitor patient outcomes and promote safety standards throughout the organization.
• Help enhance patient safety, minimize complications, and improve clinical outcomes across the continuum of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed