RN Staff Nurse - Vascular Access

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

7d•$54 - $81•Hybrid

About The Position

Relocation assistance is available for nurses new to Legacy Health. The Legacy nursing philosophy centers on patients and their families, with nurses acting as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and caregivers. This role requires flexibility to travel to various sites throughout Legacy Health to provide patient care. The Vascular Access Nurse consults with providers and nurses to determine the most appropriate vascular access device based on patient assessment and treatment plans. They are responsible for placing various vascular access devices, including peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV), Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters (PICC), Midline catheters, and Intra-osseous catheters. Additionally, they access and de-access implanted ports, manage central venous access devices (including routine dressing changes and cap changes), and intervene to maintain device patency. This nurse serves as a resource for the healthcare team regarding intravenous access, device placement, management, and patient/family education. The service area includes both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

As required by licensure.
One-year registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration.
Thorough knowledge of care and skill in placement of peripheral IV catheters; thorough knowledge of care of central IV access devices and PICC competency as determined by Nurse Manager or designee.
Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
Applicable state RN license required; other state of practice RN license required within six months of hire.
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred.
Vascular access experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care within an assigned department/unit and participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse.
Assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health System including those for patient assessment and transfer.
Provides consultation for providers and nurses for the most appropriate vascular access device based on patient assessment and the treatment plan.
Places vascular access devices such as: peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV), Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters (PICC), Midline catheters and Intra-osseous catheters.
Accesses and de-accesses implanted ports.
Assesses and manages central venous access devices including routine dressing changes, cap changes and intervenes to maintain patency of central venous access devices.
Serves as a resource for the health care team in the intravenous access, placement, management, and patient/family education for care and maintenance.