Registered Nurse Vascular Access

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Vascular Access works with Ascension St. Vincent’s Comprehensive Vascular Access Specialist Team (VAST) in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role assesses patients’ vascular access needs and recommends appropriate devices using evidence-based practices to support safe and effective care. It performs advanced procedures, including ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion and midline and PICC placement, while promoting vein preservation and patient safety.

The nurse collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, bedside nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to create individualized vascular access plans and improve outcomes. The role also provides education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals on vascular access devices, infusion therapy, evidence-based practices, and complication prevention. It uses advanced assessment, critical thinking, and independent judgment to prioritize consults, address complex vascular access challenges, and support quality initiatives, infection prevention, and vascular access best practices.

Ascension describes its culture as grounded in service, growth, care, and connection, and says it aims to provide an inclusive and supportive environment.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
• Registered Nurse credential from the Indiana Board of Nursing, obtained before hire or job transfer.
• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing, or required professional licensure at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience as a VAST RN or in Emergency, Critical Care, Infusion Therapy, Oncology, Vascular Access, PICC lines/midlines, or another high-acuity procedural environment.
• Experience mentoring or serving as a preceptor.
• Ultrasound background experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ vascular access needs and provide evidence-based recommendations for appropriate vascular access devices.
• Perform advanced vascular access procedures, including ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion and midline and PICC placement.
• Promote vein preservation and patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, bedside nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized vascular access plans and improve patient outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on vascular access devices, infusion therapy, evidence-based practices, and complication prevention.
• Prioritize consults and troubleshoot complex vascular access challenges using advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and independent judgment.
• Support quality initiatives, including infection prevention and vascular access best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

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