Vascular Access RN 0.9 Days

Franciscan Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Access RN provides expert support for 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 expansion and direction 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.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state or through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Team-oriented approach and flexibility to meet patient care needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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 expected length of IV therapy.
Use evidence-based protocols to develop or revise clinical pathways, standing orders, and policies and procedures.
Coordinate care for patients with vascular access devices and support expansion and direction of the Vascular Access Program.
Oversee regulatory quality metrics.