Registered Nurse Vascular Access

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Dyer, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Franciscan, our Vascular Access RN we need are looking for an expert at vascular line access. Someone who can be a resource to staff regarding vascular access line therapy and IV assessment, products, and procedures. This role assists with difficult IV access when needed, access, and identifies the vascular access needs of the patient. This Nurse will be responsible for the coordination of our patients who have vascular access devices, expansion of the Program, coordinating the Program Direction, and oversight of Regulatory Quality Metrics. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Insert and monitor PICC, Midlines, Central Lines, and peripheral IV sites. Act as a resource to staff regarding vascular access line therapy and IV assessment, products, and procedures. Assist with difficult IV access when needed, access, and identify the vascular access needs of the patient Procure, deliver, and coordinate vascular access for the patient in the hospital. Determine the best vascular access device for the patient based on medications, current access status, diagnoses, length of IV therapy. Utilize evidence-based protocols in developing or revising clinical pathways, standing orders, and policies/procedures. PRN positions available.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Registered Nurse (RN)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Min 1 year of current PICC line incursion
• Current certification for PICC line and MID line incursion

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Registered Nurse (RN)
• 2 years Acute care nursing

Responsibilities

• Insert and monitor PICC, Midlines, Central Lines, and peripheral IV sites.
• Act as a resource to staff regarding vascular access line therapy and IV assessment, products, and procedures.
• Assist with difficult IV access when needed, access, and identify the vascular access needs of the patient
• Procure, deliver, and coordinate vascular access for the patient in the hospital.
• Determine the best vascular access device for the patient based on medications, current access status, diagnoses, length of IV therapy.
• Utilize evidence-based protocols in developing or revising clinical pathways, standing orders, and policies/procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees