Registered Nurse -Vascular Access

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Requirements

• Current and valid State RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Completion of Ultrasound guided PICC placement using Modified Seldinger Technique program.
• Minimum of three years’ nursing experience, with high level of competency in peripheral catheter placement.
• PICC and other Vascular Access Device care required.

Nice To Haves

• Infusion Nurse Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, place and assist in maintenance of the appropriate vascular access device (VAD) at the bedside, using ultrasound and modified Seldinger Technique (MST) for placement.
• Utilize high degree of computer skills with data input and reporting mechanisms.
• Documentation, including data for quality measures of routine audits, and CORE Measures; may include clinical trials and studies.
• Check and reorder supplies and medications, and stock as needed daily.
• Schedule procedures for out-patients and prioritize all requests.
• Patient and family/significant other education; staff education and in services.
• Follow up patient VAD status, dressing changes and troubleshooting problems.

Benefits

• $15,000.00 Bonus Amount
• Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level