Traveling Vascular Access RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Richmond, VA

19d

About The Position

The Traveling Vascular Access RN provides direct nursing care before, during, and after procedures, following facility policies and procedures and working under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing, and/or Charge Registered Nurse. The role supports the organization’s mission, values, compliance requirements, quality standards, and patient-service philosophy. The position is a national float role involving weekly travel to different centers, with Sunday travel to enable work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The RN assesses and monitors patients, provides education, administers ordered medications and moderate IV sedation, performs IV insertion and point-of-care testing, and assists physicians during procedures while maintaining sterile technique. The role also supports quality improvement, accurate medical records, equipment safety and maintenance, inventory and medication controls, regulatory compliance, and facility operations. The work involves direct patient care in a healthcare facility and may include exposure to infectious materials and radiation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current ACLS certification; BLS and ACLS course certifications successfully completed.
Proficient in IV insertion and cardiac rhythm recognition.
Proficient with computers and related software, such as Microsoft Office.
Experience with medical database software.
Able to perform the physical demands of direct patient care, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, and heavy lifting or moving of patients with assistance; occasional assisted movement of patients and equipment up to 200 pounds.
Able to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Sunday travel and weekly travel to different centers in a national float role.

Nice To Haves

Four to six years of related experience preferred.
Experience in an Office Based Surgical Center, Ambulatory Surgical Center, or Vascular Access setting, or in a Cardiac Cath Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology, and ICU/CCU or emergency department experience.
Associate’s degree desirable.
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support organization quality standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and facility-specific quality action plans.
Provide high-quality patient care and address adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.
Obtain medical histories, explain procedures, answer patient questions, and perform nursing assessments on procedure days.
Educate patients and their families about post-procedure vascular access care and respond to patient concerns.
Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including for complications or reactions related to moderate sedation and contrast media.
Communicate patient-related issues to facility management and complete accurate admission-to-discharge documentation.
Confirm that orders, consents, and laboratory work are completed and documented; prepare lab requisitions and route results to the appropriate physician.
Maintain competency in emergency procedures and initiate CPR and other emergency measures when needed.
Administer medications and IV moderate sedation as ordered and in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
Assist physicians as a scrub technologist when needed while maintaining sterile technique.
Transport patients as needed to support patient workflow.
Perform point-of-care laboratory testing and IV insertion as ordered, and perform additional physician-designated tasks within state regulations.
Communicate regularly with physicians, attend and participate in CQI meetings, and report on assigned topics.
Assist facility management with instrument and equipment readiness and with adverse-event reporting.
Operate, inspect, and report issues with facility equipment and operating systems, including patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers, computers, temperature controls, and facility structure.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary vascular access facility, including responding to blood spills according to policy.
Support efficient use of medications, laboratory resources, inventory, supplies, and equipment; assist with policy and procedure revisions as needed.
Participate in CQI activities, monthly reports, and meetings; maintain medication inventory and records, including controlled substances and drug disposal documentation.
Maintain facility supply inventory, order and restock supplies, and check emergency equipment and crash-cart supplies regularly.
Complete medical records before patient discharge and perform regular chart audits.
Participate in regulatory and accreditation surveys and help address deficiencies through action plans.
Complete required records for implanted devices accurately and on time.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and orientation; comply with HIPAA requirements; assist with projects assigned by the direct supervisor; and perform other duties as assigned.