Infusion Vascular Access RN – VA-BC Expert

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Hospital Infusion Registered Nurse certified in vascular access devices to ensure optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. The role requires VA-BC certification, IL RN license, BLS within 30 days, and a nursing college diploma.

You will educate patients and families, document care, and serve as a resource on the unit.

Qualifications

• Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) in vascular access.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois.
• BLS certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Comprehends department specific indicators.
• Interacts with clients, caregivers and families to assess, plan care, arrange services, monitor, and provide support and education.
• Returns all PICC, Midline and education documentation to the office complete and in a timely manner (according to policy).
• Completes visits notes and telephone conversations records and transmitted timely according to policy (includes physician orders, admission, routine, supervisory, telephone and discharge notes.)
• Ensures physician orders are written timely, corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to time line.
• Practices in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families.
• Provides care according to plan of care and orders.
• Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Communicates and coordinates with other team members, sharing information to enable the most complete possible assessment of needs and requirements for both patient and organization.
• Functions as a patient/significant other advocate seeking direction as needed.
• Bases changes in practice standards on literature reviews, collaboration with other institutions, and departments within Carle to improve quality and patient safety.
• Understands and implements infection control practices in the placement of vascular access devices
• Performs the insertion, maintenance, and removal of all vascular access devices
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, staff and physicians
• Demonstrates leadership skills/involvement at the unit/department level.
• Serves as a role model and resource for co-workers in the unit/department.
• Collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care is delivered
• Assess a patient's vascular access needs and develop a individualized standard of care
• Correctly document all procedures, assessments, and patient outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access
• Provide education to patient, family, and staff on vascular access device care and maintenance

Skills

VA-BC

RN

BLS

Education

College Diploma: Nursing

Job description

Carle Health in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Hospital Infusion Registered Nurse certified in vascular access devices to ensure optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. The role requires VA-BC certification, IL RN license, BLS within 30 days, and a nursing college diploma.

You will educate patients and families, document care, and serve as a resource on the unit.