Vascular Access Nurse - Part Time Days

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Vascular Access Nurse inserts and monitors peripherally placed central venous, mid-line, and peripheral I.V. catheters. The nurse serves as a resource and consultant to staff on I.V. therapy assessment, products, and procedures. The position may involve accessing and administering medications within the nurse’s scope of practice and in accordance with state law.

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to improving health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. Its five hospitals and eleven clinics provide comprehensive services and are part of a Level 1 Trauma Center recognized for academic research, quality standards, and patient experience.

The role requires working rotating schedules that may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet staffing and patient-care needs in a 24/7 health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is an essential function. The work may involve intensive physical effort, including moving medical equipment or patients, and possible exposure to infectious diseases or work around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

Requirements

• Two years of clinical experience, including I.V. therapy.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if changing residency to Utah. If residency is not changed to Utah, maintain a current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient-care environment.
• Demonstrated human-relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN).
• Certification for PICC line insertion. The certification process offered through the hospital requires knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to central-line placement and peripheral vasculature, aseptic technique, confirmation of line placement via chest x-ray, successful supervised placement of PICCs three or more times, and catheter care and maintenance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Insert PICC and mid-line I.V. catheters, determine placement through x-ray follow-up, and document the procedure.
• Monitor PICC and mid-line catheters; de-clot, perform drug charges, and discontinue catheters, with or without catheter-tip cultures.
• Assist with difficult peripheral I.V. insertions.
• Plan, evaluate, and implement interventions to address I.V.-related patient-care problems.
• Provide I.V. therapy instruction and information to nursing staff, students, physicians, patients, and families.
• Participate in research and quality-improvement studies related to I.V. therapy.
• Keep current on advances in I.V. therapy.
• Meet with sales representatives to evaluate new products or discuss product capabilities and deficiencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed