RN Vascular Access

Baptist Health•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN - Vascular Access provides nursing care to patients of all types and serves as an expert clinician, role model, consultant, change agent, and facilitator. The role is responsible for ultrasound-guided IV placement and Midline and PICC line insertion for patients from birth through the lifespan. The RN serves as a liaison among physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and external agencies for PICC/Midline placement. The position supports Baptist Health System and Nursing Strategic Plans within the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Additional duties within the scope of the role may be assigned. The position is based at Baptist Medical Center South and is regular, full-time, first shift. Work requires sitting for 20% and mobility for 80% of the day. The environment is indoors and protected from weather, though temperature changes may occur; noise is minimal, and computer work is frequent. The role involves some exposure to infectious disease and hazardous chemicals, occasional exposure to electrical shock and radiation, and frequent interaction requiring clear speech and hearing sensitivity.

Requirements

Degree in Nursing required.
At least 2 years of nursing experience required.
Active RN licensure required.
BLS certification required.
PICC certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire to the role.
Knowledge of assessing, monitoring, and managing vascular access devices.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Physical ability to sit for 20% and remain mobile for 80% of the workday; occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching; frequent reaching, hand use, and repetitive action; occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds.
Clear diction and hearing sensitivity for continuous conversation by phone or in person, and continuous close- and distant-range visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Previous vascular ultrasound experience preferred.
Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, or an additional specialty certification may be required depending on the assigned area.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients of all types.
Serve as an expert clinician, role model, consultant, change agent, and facilitator.
Perform ultrasound-guided IV placement and insert Midline and PICC lines for patients from birth through the lifespan.
Serve as a liaison among physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and external agencies for PICC/Midline placement.
Support Baptist Health System and Nursing Strategic Plans within the mission, vision, and values of Baptist Health.
Perform additional duties within the scope of the role as assigned.
Assess, monitor, and manage vascular access devices.
Demonstrate competency in the care and maintenance of vascular access devices.
Observe, assess, and record work, safety, and infection-control standards.
Resolve customer complaints and concerns.