Vascular Access RN 0.9 Days

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Access RN provides expert vascular line access and serves as a resource to staff on vascular access line therapy, IV assessment, products, and procedures. The role assists with difficult IV access, identifies patients’ vascular access needs, and coordinates vascular access for hospitalized patients. The nurse also supports expansion and coordination of the Vascular Access Program and oversight of regulatory quality metrics. The position is based at Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Travel is never or rarely required.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited program.
Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in Indiana 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.
Act 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 hospitalized patients.
Determine the best vascular access device based on medications, current access status, diagnoses, and the 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.
Oversee regulatory quality metrics.