Clinical Nurse – Vascular Access

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an RN to provide vascular access care for inpatient and outpatient populations using ultrasound-guided techniques for placing peripheral IVs, midlines, and PICC lines.

You will assess, maintain, and troubleshoot vascular access devices, participate in safety and continuous professional development, and benefit from career ladder opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in vascular access, PICC placement, or ultrasound IV training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular access procedures using ultrasound technology and traditional methods.
• Assess, maintain, and troubleshoot vascular access devices, ensuring catheter patency and addressing mechanical issues.
• Educate patients and families on care, post-treatment management, and medication administration.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Participate in promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, as well as ongoing professional development.

Skills

Vascular access

PICC placement

Ultrasound IV training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

This position involves providing vascular access care to inpatient and outpatient populations, utilizing traditional techniques and advanced ultrasound-guided technology for placing peripheral IVs, midlines, and PICC lines. The nurse assesses, maintains, and troubleshoots vascular access devices, including declotting occluded lines and resolving mechanical issues. Training is provided to develop competency in ultrasound-guided procedures. Opportunities for advancement through higher RN Career Ladder levels are available, along with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition assistance, and sign-on bonuses. The role requires promoting patient and family-centered care, ensuring safety, and participating in professional development. Qualifications include an RN license, with preferred criteria being a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience. Knowledge of vascular access, PICC lines, and ultrasound IV training is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform vascular access procedures using ultrasound technology and traditional methods.
• Assess, maintain, and troubleshoot vascular access devices, ensuring catheter patency and addressing mechanical issues.
• Educate patients and families on care, post-treatment management, and medication administration.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Participate in promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, as well as ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Skills:

• RN license required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in vascular access, PICC placement, or ultrasound IV training is advantageous.