Vascular Access RN - PRN

Franciscan Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Access RN is an expert in vascular line access and serves as a resource to staff on vascular access line therapy, IV assessment, products, and procedures. The nurse assists with difficult IV access, identifies patients’ vascular access needs, and coordinates care for patients with vascular access devices. The role also supports program expansion and direction and oversees regulatory quality metrics. The position involves assessing patient needs and selecting the most appropriate vascular access device based on medications, current access status, diagnoses, and expected duration of IV therapy. The nurse uses evidence-based protocols to develop or revise clinical pathways, standing orders, and policies and procedures. Travel is required.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited program.
Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state or as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Team-oriented approach and flexibility in meeting patient care needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is desired.

Responsibilities

Insert and monitor PICC, midline, central line, and peripheral IV sites.
Serve as a resource to staff regarding vascular access line therapy, IV assessment, products, and procedures.
Assist with difficult IV access and identify patients’ vascular access needs.
Procure, deliver, and coordinate vascular access for patients in the hospital.
Select the best vascular access device based on the patient’s medications, current access status, diagnoses, and length of IV therapy.
Use evidence-based protocols to develop or revise clinical pathways, standing orders, and policies and procedures.
Coordinate the vascular access program and support its expansion and direction.
Oversee regulatory quality metrics.