RN Staff Nurse - Vascular Access

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. This role requires availability and flexibility to travel to various sites throughout Legacy Health and provide patient care.

Requirements

• 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.
• Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.
• 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.
• The RN Staff 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.
• The Vascular Access Nurse 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.
• Service area is both inpatient and outpatient.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available to nurses new to Legacy Health!
• Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
• Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree