RN - Vascular Access Specialist

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Infusion Registered Nurse is certified in the correct selection, proper insertion, and overall management of vascular access devices. This role ensures optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, education, and ensuring the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team. PICC insertion experience required.

Requirements

Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
College Diploma: Nursing
PICC insertion experience required.

Responsibilities

Comprehends department specific indicators.
Interacts with clients, caregivers and families to assess, plan care, arrange services, monitor, and provide support and education.
Returns all PICC, Midline and education documentation to the office complete and in a timely manner (according to policy).
Completes visits notes and telephone conversations records and transmitted timely according to policy (includes physician orders, admission, routine, supervisory, telephone and discharge notes.)
Ensures physician orders are written timely, corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to time line.
Practices in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families. Provides care according to plan of care and orders.
Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
Communicates and coordinates with other team members, sharing information to enable the most complete possible assessment of needs and requirements for both patient and organization.
Functions as a patient/significant other advocate seeking direction as needed.
Bases changes in practice standards on literature reviews, collaboration with other institutions, and departments within Carle to improve quality and patient safety.
Understands and implements infection control practices in the placement of vascular access devices
Performs the insertion, maintenance, and removal of all vascular access devices
Provides excellent customer service to patients, staff and physicians
Demonstrates leadership skills/involvement at the unit/department level. Serves as a role model and resource for co-workers in the unit/department.
Collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care is delivered
Assess a patient's vascular access needs and develop a individualized standard of care
Correctly document all procedures, assessments, and patient outcomes
Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access
Provide education to patient, family, and staff on vascular access device care and maintenance