Vascular Access Specialist - Part time

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The person in this role provides the service of vascular access to pediatric patients that require intravenous (IV) therapy through peripheral IV starts, including long PIV and midline catheters. The Vascular Access Team functions with demonstrated expertise in providing care and/or consultation to pediatric patients hospital-wide requiring peripheral venous access. The Vascular Access Team is a recognized resource in providing guidance in line management, teaching and continuity planning of children with peripheral venous lines.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR respiratory therapy required
• 2+ years of experience with PIV placement required
• License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin OR License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 180 Days required

Nice To Haves

• Direct pediatric patient care experience in ER, acute care, or critical care preferred
• Previous experience with ultrasound guided line placement preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides the service of vascular access to pediatric patients that require intravenous (IV) therapy through peripheral IV starts, including long PIV and midline catheters.
• Functions with demonstrated expertise in providing care and/or consultation to pediatric patients hospital-wide requiring peripheral venous access.
• Provides guidance in line management, teaching and continuity planning of children with peripheral venous lines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree