Registered Nurse (RN)- Vascular Access Team

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a VAT team member, you will work throughout the hospital, providing specialized vascular access services to patients across many inpatient areas, including critical care, medical-surgical, and specialty areas. We are responsible for assessing vascular access needs, placing PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs, as well as troubleshooting and maintaining existing vascular access devices. Our team will also be responsible for daily central line assessments, dressing changes, review of line necessity, and communication with providers about line removal. Teammates must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine the most appropriate vascular access device type for individual patient-specific needs.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years critical care nursing experience
• Previous experience with ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement
• Completion of the ultrasound-guided IV class
• Experience with PICC and midline insertion would be a plus
• ACLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assessing vascular access needs
• Placing PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs
• Troubleshooting and maintaining existing vascular access devices
• Performing daily central line assessments
• Conducting dressing changes
• Reviewing line necessity
• Communicating with providers about line removal
• Effectively communicating and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to determine the most appropriate vascular access device type for individual patient-specific needs
• Providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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