Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access Team

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on the Vascular Access Team provides specialized vascular access services throughout the hospital, serving patients in inpatient areas including critical care, medical-surgical, and specialty units. The role assesses vascular access needs; places PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs; and troubleshoots and maintains existing vascular access devices. Team members perform daily central line assessments and dressing changes, review line necessity, and communicate with providers about line removal. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine the most appropriate vascular access device for each patient's needs.

The RN provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role applies evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills while helping create a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience across the continuum of care.

The position is based at Atrium Health Navicent—The Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center. The team works throughout the hospital. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with rotating holidays and weekends.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• 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

• Three to five years of critical care nursing experience.
• Previous experience placing ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs.
• Completion of an ultrasound-guided IV class.
• Experience with PICC and midline insertion.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' vascular access needs.
• Place PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing vascular access devices.
• Perform daily central line assessments and dressing changes.
• Review the necessity of vascular lines and communicate with providers about line removal.
• Collaborate and communicate with the interdisciplinary team to select the most appropriate vascular access device for each patient's needs.
• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills to support safe care and a positive patient experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree