Registered Nurse - Vascular Access

Regions Hospital & RHSC•Saint Paul, MN

6h•$45 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

Regions Hospital is seeking a patient-focused Vascular Access Nurse to provide vascular access care and contribute to patient and community health. Under a physician’s order, the nurse places peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and midlines. The role also includes PICC removal and declotting, dressing application and care, troubleshooting, and assessing patients to identify when a PICC is indicated. The nurse participates in performance improvement activities related to PICC practices and performs other duties as assigned. The position is part of Regions Hospital’s nursing team in a Level I Trauma Center. The hospital’s Professional Nursing Practice Model emphasizes patient- and family-centered bedside care, and its Shared Governance Model supports nurses in managing their clinical practice and work environment through evidence-based practice. The schedule is 0.70 FTE on evenings, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with every other weekend rotation.

Requirements

Completion of an associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree program in Nursing.
Two years of direct patient care in a medical/surgical setting in acute care.
Two years of experience in infusion delivery.
Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota.
CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

Certified Infusion RN (CRNI) or Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC).

Responsibilities

Place PICC lines and midlines under the order of a physician.
Perform PICC management procedures, including removal, declotting, dressing application and care, and troubleshooting.
Assess patients and identify those for whom a PICC is indicated.
Participate in performance improvement activities related to PICC practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
401(k) with match.
Disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
On-site employee fitness center.
On-site employee clinic.
Center for Employee Resilience offering support and evidence-based practices.
Eligibility as a qualified nonprofit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Comprehensive benefits supporting health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning.