Vascular Access Specialist Registered Nurse RN

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

45d•$38 - $63

About The Position

Better Than Ever for Nurses. At Banner Health, we are more committed more than ever to investing in our nurses with better pay, benefits, opportunities, well-being, flexibility, better experiences - better nursing. As one of the largest non-profits in the nation, Banner has over 30 hospitals in six western states. In Colorado, there are three facilities just 45 minutes north of Denver. Banner also offers opportunities for growth and development through our tuition assistance program at 6 months of employment. Find your passion and your future in a nursing career at Banner Health! We are seeking an experienced Vascular Access Specialist- Registered Nurse to play a vital role in our mission to deliver exceptional care. The main location for this position is at NCMC in Greeley, but you may need to travel to Banner Fort Collins if needed. We currently have a part-time night shift available! Two, 12-hour shifts per week from 6:00pm-6:30am. We are looking for someone with at least two years of acute care experience. You will receive $2/hourly Weekend Shift Differential as well as a $5/hourly Night Shift Differential when applicable. Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community. POSITION SUMMARY This provides basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, Banner Health policies and procedures, and physician's prescriptions. Provides consultation to clinicians regarding all aspects of vascular access.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice professional nursing in the applicable state of practice.
Must have at least two years of acute care hospital experience.
Must be proficient in vascular access options to patients across the lifespan (age 12 and older) and severity of illness.
Must be proficient in performing basic insertion of vascular access devices.
Demonstrates effective communication skills, problem solving and conflict resolution in the management of PICC lines, keeping the appropriate people informed.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs age appropriate nursing process within the scope of practice as defined by the respective State Board of Nursing. Assessments include physical, psychological, social, discharge and educational needs. Practice is evidence-based.
Assesses patients for best vascular access options and collaboratively develops the best plan of care for the patient and family.
Places Peripherally Inserted Central and Midline Catheters using Microseldinger Technique (MST). May support clinical staff with difficult peripheral intravenous catheters.
Proficient in the use of ultrasound guidance and other technologic advancements to gain vascular access. Utilizes technology adjuncts with procedures, as indicated.
Assists with vascular access troubleshooting and malfunctioning as needed.
Documents all aspects of care on appropriate documentation forms.
Serves as a facilitator of learning for patients, family, and colleagues. Coordinates and involves patient/family and other disciplines as needed in discharge planning.
Demonstrates effective leadership. Serves as a member of Banner Health quality improvement teams. Collaboratively develops system-wide initiatives to help improve patient and family outcomes. Analyzes PICC-specific data to identify focus areas. Provides and utilizes evidence based practice in all patient encounters and actively participates in both nursing and general research.
Works independently to provide excellent patient care. Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family.