Vascular Access Nurse Jobs

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Vascular access nurses have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining inventory of supplies, equipment, and medications required for treatments or procedures
• Involvement in collegial collaboration to determine the best vascular access device based on the medications, current health status, diagnosis, and length of IV therapy.
• Removing access devices when they are no longer needed
• Document completely and accurately in medical record.
• Insertion and management of inpatient’s ultrasound guided IV’s, midlines, and PICC lines with ECG guidance.
• Providing emotional support to patients and their families during treatments or procedures
• Obtain informed consent
• Provide education and teaching to staff on Vascular Access and best practice standards regarding care management and complications.
• Providing education and support to patients about proper care for the insertion site or catheter in order to avoid infection or other complications
• Observing patients for signs of infection or other complications related to their vascular access device
• Review physicians orders

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
RNs must be able to completed theoretical and practical formal education in vascular device placement to be authorized to place Advanced Peripherals, Midlines, PICC at the patients beside using ultrasound guidance. RN must also be able to navigate and chart in electronic medical record, have excellent critical thinking skills, Compassion, Organization, Dexterity, and good interpersonal skills.

• Must have a minimum of 1-year vascular access experience using ultrasound, including PICC line insertion
• At least one year of nursing experience in acute care.
• PICC certification required
• ICU or Critical care experience preferred

EDUCATION & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current State of Massachusetts RN licensure ASN (BSN preferred).
• Evade training required during orientation and ongoing thereafter.
• Familiarity with organization and function of departments in the acute care setting. Also with policy regulations and procedures of the hospital is required.
• American Heart Association or equivalent B.L.S. certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation; American Heart Association or equivalent A.C.L.S. certification for health care provider is preferred.