Vascular Access Registered Nurse, 11:00AM-11:30PM
About The Position
Provides vascular access, care, maintenance and evaluation of vascular access sites and vascular access devices for specific patients. Education: Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. For all nurses hired after 2012, Bachelor’s degree required within 3 years of start date. Licensures/Certifications: • High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection • Analytical skills appropriate to resolve complex patient care problems, and prepare comprehensive plans of care. • Ability to work independently • Willingness to learn new techniques including the usage of Modified Seldinger Technique with a wire and scalpel and portable ultrasound • Excellent communication and teaching skills • High level clinical communication skills with physicians and other clinical staff • Willingness to maintain and improve knowledge level related to vascular access with seminars, magazines, books · Healthcare Provider CPR biennial Experience: Three years experience as a Registered Nurse with demonstrated competence in placement of peripheral IV catheters. Skills: • High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection • Analytical skills appropriate to resolve complex patient care problems, and prepare comprehensive plans of care. • Ability to work independently • Willingness to learn new techniques including the usage of Modified Seldinger Technique with a wire and scalpel and portable ultrasound • Excellent communication and teaching skills • High level clinical communication skills with physicians and other clinical staff • Willingness to maintain and improve knowledge level related to vascular access with seminars, magazines, books
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
- For all nurses hired after 2012, Bachelor’s degree required within 3 years of start date.
- High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection
- Analytical skills appropriate to resolve complex patient care problems, and prepare comprehensive plans of care.
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to learn new techniques including the usage of Modified Seldinger Technique with a wire and scalpel and portable ultrasound
- Excellent communication and teaching skills
- High level clinical communication skills with physicians and other clinical staff
- Willingness to maintain and improve knowledge level related to vascular access with seminars, magazines, books
- Healthcare Provider CPR biennial
- Three years experience as a Registered Nurse with demonstrated competence in placement of peripheral IV catheters.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients with regard to vascular access need based on diagnosis, medication regime, medical history and length of stay.
- Recognizes abnormal conditions or potential problems and takes appropriate action and notifies appropriate personnel.
- Implements physician’s orders according to needs and established nursing policies and procedures. Contact physicians for medical orders to discuss placement of a mid to long term
- VAD
- Performs IV starts, phlebotomy associated with IV starts and placements of extended dwell catheters proficiently.
- Place peripherally inserted central lines
- Troubleshoot difficult complications of VAD’s or assist staff in troubleshooting
- Declot VAD’s or assist staff as a resource in declotting
- Place difficult peripheral catheters
- Provide patient teaching regarding to PICC line care and maintenance
- Available as a resource for accessing and/or de-accessing implanted ports
- Maintains detailed medical records pertaining to the patient care rendered.
- Documents procedures, outcomes and complications appropriately.
- Evaluates patient response to care provided and informs health care team of changes in condition.
- As needed, provides 1:1 education of staff with regard to all aspects of vascular access assessment, insertion, care and maintenance. Follows up with unit manager if there is repeated lack of response from specific staff.
- Participate in quality assurance programs/audits to promote efficient and quality patient care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and generous paid time off
- Free parking
- Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
- Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
- Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
