Vascular Access Nurse

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an expert in the field of vascular access, particularly in insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and midlines. In addition to these responsibilities, assists in education, consultation, and data collection. The Vascular Access Nurse inserts PICCs and Midlines at bedside using Vascular Positioning System (VPS). Provides expertise and serves as a resource specialist for the assessment, insertion, routine care, and education regarding vascular access devices with a focus on central lines, PICCs, and midlines. Communicates with Multidisciplinary Team regarding patient care. Prioritizes and performs procedures, keeping tech worklist updated. Provides education for patients, family, and staff. Maintains policies and procedures, data, and records. Orders appropriate supplies. Cleans equipment and documents appropriately. Adheres to general hospital standards to provide a cooperative work environment through effective communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building. Seeks opportunities for education to increase knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and three years' experience as an RN required.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of North Carolina and BLS required.
• Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) certification to be obtained after 2 years of job experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication and documentation
• Willingness to participate in quality initiatives and processes
• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

• Inserts PICCs and Midlines at bedside using Vascular Positioning System (VPS).
• Provides expertise and serves as a resource specialist for the assessment, insertion, routine care, and education regarding vascular access devices with a focus on central lines, PICCs, and midlines.
• Communicates with Multidisciplinary Team regarding patient care.
• Prioritizes and performs procedures, keeping tech worklist updated.
• Provides education for patients, family, and staff.
• Maintains policies and procedures, data, and records.
• Orders appropriate supplies.
• Cleans equipment and documents appropriately.
• Adheres to general hospital standards to provide a cooperative work environment through effective communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
• Seeks opportunities for education to increase knowledge and skills.
• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level