Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access Team
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 inpatient areas. The team assesses vascular access needs; places PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs; and troubleshoots and maintains existing vascular access devices. Responsibilities also include daily central line assessments, dressing changes, reviewing line necessity, and communicating with providers about line removal. The nurse collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary team to determine the most appropriate vascular access device for each patient's needs. 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 uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication to help create a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience across the continuum. 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 30-county area. The hospital is licensed for 637 beds and employs more than 4,500 people.
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 placing ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs.
- Completion of an 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 the necessity of vascular access lines and communicate with providers about line removal.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to select the most appropriate vascular access device for each patient's 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 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.
- Financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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