Registered Nurse RN Vascular Access Specialist

Banner Health•Lawrenceville, IL

11d•$38 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

Join one of the most unique and specialized vascular access teams in the nation at North Colorado Medical Center. Our blended RN and Respiratory Therapist (RRT) team is the only vascular access team in the country that spans the full continuum of care — from NICU through geriatric populations — serving both inpatient and outpatient settings. This is not your typical PICC line program. Our team manages a high range of specialty vascular devices and responds to complex, emergent vascular needs across the hospital. If you are a skilled, adaptable RN who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and wants to be part of something truly one-of-a-kind, this is your opportunity.

Requirements

Active Colorado RN License (or compact license eligibility)
Minimum 1 year of bedside nursing experience
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, emergent environment
Ability to work 2x 12 hour night shifts per week(6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
Must be licensed to practice professional nursing in the applicable state of practice.
Must have at least two years of acute care hospital experience.
Must be proficient in vascular access options to patients across the lifespan (age 12 and older) and severity of illness.
Must be proficient in performing basic insertion of vascular access devices.
Demonstrates effective communication skills, problem solving and conflict resolution in the management of PICC lines, keeping the appropriate people informed.

Nice To Haves

Prior vascular access experience (PICC, ultrasound-guided IV, central line)
Experience across multiple patient populations (NICU, peds, adult, geriatric)
VAT (Vascular Access Team) or CRNI / VA-BC certification
Experience with specialty vascular devices
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Placement and management of ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs
Insertion and care of dialysis catheters
Response to and management of emergent vascular access needs
Placement of a broad range of specialty vascular devices beyond standard PICC lines
Providing expert vascular access support across all patient populations — NICU, pediatric, adult, and geriatric
Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team of RNs and RRTs
Serving as a clinical resource and expert for nursing staff throughout the facility
Occasional float coverage to Fort Collins in emergent situations as needed
Performs age appropriate nursing process within the scope of practice as defined by the respective State Board of Nursing. Assessments include physical, psychological, social, discharge and educational needs. Practice is evidence-based.
Assesses patients for best vascular access options and collaboratively develops the best plan of care for the patient and family.
Places Peripherally Inserted Central and Midline Catheters using Microseldinger Technique (MST). May support clinical staff with difficult peripheral intravenous catheters.
Proficient in the use of ultrasound guidance and other technologic advancements to gain vascular access. Utilizes technology adjuncts with procedures, as indicated.
Assists with vascular access troubleshooting and malfunctioning as needed.
Documents all aspects of care on appropriate documentation forms.
Serves as a facilitator of learning for patients, family, and colleagues. Coordinates and involves patient/family and other disciplines as needed in discharge planning.
Demonstrates effective leadership. Serves as a member of Banner Health quality improvement teams. Collaboratively develops system-wide initiatives to help improve patient and family outcomes. Analyzes PICC-specific data to identify focus areas. Provides and utilizes evidence based practice in all patient encounters and actively participates in both nursing and general research.
Works independently to provide excellent patient care. Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family.