Vascular Access Specialist

Mount Sinai Medical Center • Miami Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Vascular Access Specialist provides hospital-wide support and expertise for vascular access. The role reviews daily admission reports for patients with key diagnoses and meets with the ICP Monday through Friday for a morning report on the previous day's workflow and patient assessments of vascular requirements. The specialist collaborates with medical and nursing staff as a resource and consultant on the use and placement of vascular access devices.

Responsibilities include documenting in medical records, assessing vascular access needs, placing PICC and midline catheters, managing supply-chain charging, and administering CathFlo when ordered by a physician. The specialist educates and mentors nursing staff on IV access and therapies, helps maintain Infection Control IV policies, and supports quality monitoring and performance improvement with Infection Control. The role also assists nursing staff with difficult peripheral IV placements and dressing changes, uses ultrasound for vascular placement, and applies infection-control and CLABSI-prevention practices.

The position requires flexibility, composure in stressful situations, effective time management and prioritization, and ongoing professional development. Employees who have not completed formal PICC education within the previous three years must complete it within one year of hire. The schedule is flexible and includes a rotating weekend day.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the State of Florida.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• 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 a rotating weekend day.
• Ability to maintain composure and focus in stressful situations.
• Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities, and seek direction from appropriate resources when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• PICC certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily admission report for patients admitted with key diagnoses.
• Meet with the ICP Monday through Friday for a morning report about 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, perform 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 and apply infection-control and CLABSI-prevention strategies.
• Maintain current professional standards through ongoing self-education and periodic professional conferences.
• Complete formal PICC education within one year of hire if it has not been completed within the previous 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level