RN Vascular Access

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assesses and identifies appropriate vascular access for patients using the nursing process and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. Provides vascular access services to UCHealth patients, collaborating with the patient care team to select appropriate devices and optimize care. The role is onsite at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, on the MCR IV Team. It is a full-time night-shift position scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $37.06–$57.44 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment. The nurse may precept student nurses, new hires, or providers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than three years of experience.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Six months of nursing (RN) experience.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid for 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide vascular access services to UCHealth patients.
Assess patients and collaborate with the patient care team to select appropriate vascular access devices based on medications, access status, diagnosis, length of IV therapy, and other patient care needs.
Place peripherally inserted central catheters, midlines, and ultrasound-guided IVs, or recommend alternative means of access.
Troubleshoot complications with vascular access devices.
Document vascular access information and actions in the electronic health record.
Evaluate staff, patient, and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Effectively delegate patient care to ancillary personnel.
May precept student nurses, new hires, or providers.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, subject to the program’s terms.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance and other stated factors.
Annual market reviews and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.