Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access Team

Advocate Health • Macon, GA

1d • $38 - $57 • 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 patient vascular access needs; places PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs; and troubleshoots and maintains existing vascular access devices. The nurse also conducts daily central-line assessments and dressing changes, reviews line necessity, and communicates with providers about line removal. Effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team is required to select 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 uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills to support patient safety and a positive patient experience across the continuum of care.

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 an ultrasound-guided IV class.
• Experience with PICC and midline insertion.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient vascular access needs across inpatient areas.
• Place PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing vascular access devices.
• Conduct 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 determine the most appropriate vascular access device for each patient.
• 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 a positive patient 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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