Registered Nurse- Vascular Access

Indiana University Health System • Lafayette, LA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today. The VAT nurse will be responsible for a variety of responsibilities including: performing comprehensive vascular assessments, insert & manage peripheral IV’s/midlines/PICC lines using ultrasound guidance and aseptic technique, respond to VAT consults across ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, Maternal Child Health, and ED, monitor & trouble shoot vascular access devices for patency/infection/mechanical issues, educate patient & staff, maintain accurate documentation, adhere to infection control protocols & hospital policies, participate in quality improvement initiatives, serve as a resource & mentor to nursing staff regarding vascular access best practices, and collaborate with leadership to grow & enhance the hospital’s vascular access program.

Requirements

• Associates of Nursing (ASN)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)
• Current Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC)
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience with a strong preference in vascular access experience
• Proficient in ultra-sound guided vascular access
• Ability to make strong clinical judgements
• Excellent communication skills
• Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive vascular assessments
• Insert & manage peripheral IV’s/midlines/PICC lines using ultrasound guidance and aseptic technique
• Respond to VAT consults across ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, Maternal Child Health, and ED
• Monitor & trouble shoot vascular access devices for patency/infection/mechanical issues
• Educate patient & staff
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Adhere to infection control protocols & hospital policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Serve as a resource & mentor to nursing staff regarding vascular access best practices
• Collaborate with leadership to grow & enhance the hospital’s vascular access program

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Employer paid medical leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness – IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck.

What This Job Offers

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