RN - Registered Nurse - Vascular Access Team
About The Position
The Vascular Access nurse assesses patients for appropriate vascular access intervention working in conjunction with the rest of the care team members to meet the needs of the patient. Promotes and delivers safe, quality care and maximizes patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care for discharge needs and communicates with staff regarding same. Meets the qualifications to provide vascular access care as a member of a reliable, competent Vascular Access Team. Responsible for ensuring the best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizing
- Preceptor Skills
- Teamwork
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree-Nursing
- PICC insertion certification preferred
- Vascular Access certification preferred (CRNI and/or VA-BC)
- Critical Care experienced preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care for infusion needs
- PICC and midline insertion using ultrasound guidance
- Central line dressing changes
- Collaborate with Infection Control Team regarding existing lines to prevent CLABSI
- Removal of central lines
- Safe and competent peripheral IV access hospital wide (including ultrasound guided)
- IVAD (mediport) access
- Blood draws via central lines including outpatients
- Troubleshooting for line issues
- Administration of TPA for catheter clearance
- Patient education regarding line care and maintenance
- Staff credentialing for IV placement
Benefits
- Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
- The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
- Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
- Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
- Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
- Employee referral incentive program
- Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Canopy Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus
- healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
