Registered Nurse Vascular

Ascension•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing care to patients in the Vascular Acute Care department. Responsibilities include supporting pre and post renal transplant patients, caring for post-surgical patients undergoing procedures such as carotid revascularization, stents, amputations, surgical monitoring, and general surgeries like appendectomies, cholecystectomies, and thyroidectomies. The role also involves caring for patients with significant peripheral vascular compromise requiring surgical intervention, and developing skills with various drips (PCA pumps, heparin, insulin) and wound care (Wet-to-Dry, wound VAC, post-surgical drains).

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Give pre and post renal transplant patient support.
Provide care to post surgical patients having carotid revascularization, stents, amputations, surgical monitoring and general surgeries like appendectomies, cholecystectomies, and thyroidectomies.
Care for patients who require surgical interventions for significant peripheral vascular compromise.
Gain knowledge and understanding of drips, including PCA pumps, heparin, and insulin.
Develop and maintain skills with wound changes including Wet-to-Dry, wound VAC and post surgical drains.