Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access Team

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on the Vascular Access Team provides specialized vascular access services throughout the hospital, including critical care, medical-surgical, and specialty areas. The role assesses patients’ vascular access needs; places PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs; and troubleshoots and maintains existing vascular access devices. The team also performs daily central line assessments and dressing changes, reviews line necessity, and communicates with providers about line removal. Team members collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify the most appropriate vascular access device for each patient.

The RN provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role applies evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills while supporting a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience across the continuum of care.

The position is based at Atrium Health Navicent – The Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center that serves a broad regional population and provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of critical care nursing experience.
• Previous experience with ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement.
• Completion of the ultrasound-guided IV class.
• Experience with PICC and midline insertion.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ vascular access needs.
• Place PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing vascular access devices.
• Perform daily central line assessments and dressing changes.
• Review central line necessity and communicate with providers about line removal.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine the most appropriate vascular access device for individual patient needs.
• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills to support patient safety and experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed