Registered Nurse Inpatient Vascular Access Team

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Concord, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Access Team cares for a wide variety of patients from infants to elderly adults, servicing all areas of the hospital including inpatient and outpatient areas. This role is perfect for nurses who like walking a lot and can push a cart around. The team has a collaborative approach with multiple disciplines within the facility and prides itself on teamwork, respect, open communication, and giving exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Experienced/Successful with PIV placements

Nice To Haves

VABC certification is encouraged after 2 years on the team.
Chemo/Bio course completion within 3-4 months of hire

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication skills while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Perform Ultrasound guided PIV placements, Midline and PICC line placements, administer chemotherapy and biotherapy, insertion of SBFT’s, and therapeutic phlebotomy.
Round on all central lines/midlines daily and document line necessity on central lines.
Focus on preventing central line blood stream infections.