Vascular Access Specialist
About The Position
The Vascular Access Specialist reviews daily admission reports for patients with key diagnoses and meets with the Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) each weekday morning to review the previous day's workflow and patient vascular-access assessments. The specialist collaborates with medical and nursing staff as a resource and consultant on the selection and placement of vascular access devices. Responsibilities include documenting in medical records, conducting vascular assessments, placing PICC and midline catheters, and completing supply-chain charging. The role also administers CathFlo hospital-wide when ordered by a physician; educates and mentors nursing staff on IV access and therapies; assists with Infection Control IV policies; and supports quality monitoring, outcome analysis, and performance-improvement activities. The specialist assists nursing staff with difficult peripheral IV placements and dressing changes and uses ultrasound for vascular placement. The position requires knowledge of infection-control principles and CLABSI prevention strategies, composure and flexibility in stressful situations, and effective time management and prioritization. The specialist maintains professional standards through ongoing education and periodic conferences. A formal PICC education must be completed within one year of hire if it was not completed within the preceding three years. The work schedule is flexible and includes one rotating weekend day.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the State of Florida.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- One to two years of PICC experience.
- Excellent peripheral IV skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes one rotating weekend day.
Nice To Haves
- PICC certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Review daily admission reports for patients admitted with key diagnoses.
- Meet with the ICP each weekday morning to discuss the previous day's workflow and patient assessments of vascular requirements.
- Collaborate with medical and nursing staff and serve as a resource and consultant on the use and placement of vascular access devices.
- Document in medical records, conduct vascular assessments, place PICC and midline catheters, and complete supply-chain charging.
- Administer CathFlo hospital-wide when ordered by a physician.
- Educate and mentor nursing staff regarding IV access and therapies.
- Assist with writing, reviewing, and maintaining Infection Control IV policies.
- Support continuous quality monitoring by collecting data, analyzing outcomes, and assisting Infection Control with performance improvement as needed.
- Assist nursing staff with difficult peripheral IV placements and dressing changes.
- Use ultrasound for vascular placement.
- Maintain current professional standards through ongoing self-education and periodic professional conferences.
- Complete formal PICC education within one year of hire if it was not completed within the last three years.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions
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Job Type
Full-time
