Vascular Access Nurse | Float Pool

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•$37 - $47•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, and coordinates patient care, education, and management of vascular access in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The nurse uses clinical judgment and knowledge of devices such as midlines, peripheral IVs, central venous catheters, and PICCs to provide compassionate, patient-focused care.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
At least 1 year of acute-care 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 using applicable vascular nursing and infusion standards to determine the most appropriate vascular access device.
Insert and manage vascular access devices, including ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs, midline catheters, central venous catheters, and PICCs, following established protocols.
Monitor and maintain vascular access device patency and integrity; assess for complications including infection, thrombosis, and infiltration, and 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 vascular access quality assurance and improvement initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
Keep current with evidence-based vascular access practices and incorporate new knowledge into clinical practice.
Provide education, support, and guidance to nursing staff on vascular access procedures and best practices.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of procedures, assessments, and interventions in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Follow infection-control practices to reduce healthcare-associated infection risks related to vascular access.
Maintain ongoing knowledge and competency in vascular access and intravenous therapy.
Provide leadership in professional nursing and vascular access practice.
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 comply with applicable standards, policies, laws, regulations, and the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Perform other duties as assigned.