Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access

Lifepoint Health; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovah Health – Martinsville is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in vascular access to join our clinical team. You will perform PICC insertions, maintain vascular access devices and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting.

The role requires an active Virginia RN license, an Associate degree in nursing, and ACLS/BLS certification with ongoing professional development in vascular access techniques.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license (single-state) or compact license.
• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• ACLS must be completed within one year of employment.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Insert and manage PICC lines and maintain central lines.
• Provide training and education for nursing staff and patients/families as required.
• Perform vascular access assessments and plan appropriate nursing care.
• Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV starts.
• Administer Cath Flow or other physician-ordered interventions for obstructed lines.

Skills

Virginia RN license

ACLS within 1 year

BLS

Vascular access nursing

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Ultrasound guidance equipment

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8a-5p (no call/no weekends).

Hourly Range:

$33.19 - $44.81

Your experience matters

Sovah Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At Sovah Health, you’re more than an employe - you’re a valued part of a mission-driven team that prioritizes your well-being so you can deliver exceptional care. As a Vascular Access RN, you’ll play a vital role in caring for complex patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, professional environment.

How you’ll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Responsible for the insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC).
  Provide maintenance and follow-up care for PICC lines and central lines.
• Initiates training and education for nursing staff, patient/family as required.
• Performs assessment skills.
• Plans nursing care.
• Intervenes with appropriate action after needs are identified.
• Evaluates the assessment, planning and intervention process.
• Provides specialized knowledge, assessment, and skills in clinical setting in regards to obtaining vascular access, maintaining vascular access and troubleshooting vascular access devices.
• Performs the appropriate application of the device algorithm.
• Performs ultrasound guided peripheral IV starts.
• Administers Cath Flow for obstructed lines, per physician order.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants must have an active Virginia RN license (single-state) or compact license. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins. Associate degree in nursing required.

Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within one year of employment.
• Previous experience as a Vascular Access nurse.

More about Sovah Health – Martinsville

Sovah Health – Martinsville is a 220-bed acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Martinsville Community for over 50 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, as well as the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. We are also proud members of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.

EEOC Statement

Sovah Health - Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Martinsville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.