Vascular Access Nurse | Float Pool

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Access Nurse is a registered nurse specializing in the care and placement of vascular access devices. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients requiring vascular access procedures. The nurse coordinates care, education, and management of patients’ vascular access and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate, patient-focused care. The position requires knowledge of devices including midline catheters, peripheral IVs, central venous catheters, and PICCs.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) certification through the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
At least 1 year of acute experience.
At least 1 year of registered nurse experience.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) from the Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC).

Responsibilities

Assess patients to determine the most appropriate vascular access device for their needs using applicable nursing standards and resources.
Insert and manage vascular access devices, including ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs, midline catheters, central venous catheters, and PICCs, following established protocols and guidelines.
Monitor and maintain the patency and integrity of vascular access devices, assessing for complications such as infection, thrombosis, and infiltration.
Evaluate progress toward intravenous therapy outcomes.
Educate patients and families about vascular access devices and their care and maintenance.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, technicians, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care.
Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
Seek opportunities for innovation and creative problem solving to improve patient care delivery.
Stay current on evidence-based vascular access practices and incorporate new knowledge into clinical practice.
Provide education, support, and guidance to nursing staff regarding vascular access procedures and best practices.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of procedures, assessments, and interventions in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Follow infection-control practices and protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infection risk.
Maintain ongoing knowledge and competency reflecting current nursing practice in vascular access and intravenous therapy.
Provide leadership in the professional practice setting and the nursing and vascular access professions.
Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner and support Monument Health’s purpose, vision, and values.
Practice within the legal scope of a Registered Nurse and deliver competent care consistent with standards, policies, laws, and regulatory, accreditation, and certification requirements.
Abide by the current Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Perform other duties as assigned.