Registered Nurse Vascular Access Specialist
About The Position
A licensed Registered Nurse accountable for assessing and identifying patients’ vascular access needs and coordinating and providing services for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement in the hospital setting and for outpatient referrals. The role serves as a resource to staff for ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and management of potential catheter-related complications. The nurse practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. The position is a day shift role with a choice of either five 10-hour shifts or four 11.5-hour shifts. It is non-exempt and scheduled for 25 hours per week at 62.5% FTE. Compensation ranges from $54.56 to $77.84; final compensation depends on skills and experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into the position.
- California Registered Nurse license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- At least two years of related clinical experience.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities representative of those required to perform the job successfully.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year nursing degree.
- PICC certification.
- At least three years of related clinical experience.
- Bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Assess and identify patients’ vascular access needs.
- Coordinate and provide services for PICC placement in the hospital setting and for outpatient referrals.
- Serve as a resource to staff for ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and management of potential catheter-related complications.
- Practice under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.
- Perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
