RN, Vascular Access, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Southbridge, MA

3d•$36 - $65

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

Registered Nurse
PICC certification obtained during orientation
BLS
ICU or Critical care experience

Nice To Haves

BSN
Vascular Access Board certification (VA-BC certification)
Minimum of 1-year vascular access experience using ultrasound, including PICC line insertion
ACLS

Responsibilities

Coordinate with other hospital departments and teams (e.g., Interventional Radiology, Nephrology, Surgical services, Emergency, Pharmacy and Cancer center) to optimize patient care and enhance vascular access services.
Conduct regular rounds on units to provide support to nursing, patients, and families, and collaborate with provider and care team members.
Collect data with a focus on Infection Control (CLABSI prevention) and quality improvement work.
Assist with initiatives specific to vascular access improvements.
Support ongoing education and training related to vascular access nursing skills.
Maintain competency in placing USGIV, Midlines, PICC lines.
Insertion and management of inpatient’s ultrasound guided IV’s, midlines, and PICC lines with ECG guidance.
Involvement in collegial collaboration to determine the best vascular access device based on the medications, current health status, diagnosis, and length of IV therapy.
Review physicians’ orders.
Obtain informed consent.
Document completely and accurately in medical record.
Providing education and support to patients about proper care for the insertion site or catheter to avoid infection or other complications.
Provide education and teaching to staff on Vascular Access and best practice standards regarding care management and complications.
Removing access devices when they are no longer needed.
Maintaining inventory of supplies, equipment, and medications required for treatments or procedures.
Observing patients for signs of infection or other complications related to their vascular access device.
Providing emotional support to patients and their families during treatments or procedures.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.