Registered Nurse / RN Vascular Access

Portneuf Medical Center, Inc; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Supportive culture

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID seeks a Night Shift, full-time Vascular Access Registered Nurse to provide safe, efficient vascular access care using nursing processes in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. The role requires assessment and placement of VADs, ultrasound-guided skills, and thorough documentation.

Candidates should hold Idaho RN licensure, BLS, and PICC certification within timeframe, with ability to work varied shifts and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Idaho or approved Compact State.
• BLS certification required and must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• PICC certification must be obtained within 4 months of hire.
• Ability to work varied shifts.
• Effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient vascular access care per nursing process and hospital policies.
• Assess patients for short, mid and long term vascular access devices and place/maintain appropriate VADs.
• Utilize ultrasound guidance for VAD placement.
• Document per regulatory and hospital requirements.
• Manage health care resources responsibly and maintain clinical competency.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Shift flexibility

Education

RN licensure Idaho

BLS certification

PICC certification within 4 months

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Vascular Access Registered Nurse in Pocatello, ID.

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Vascular Access Registered Nurse in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

Responsibilities

This position is accountable for the provision of safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective care assuring patients have the most appropriate vascular access. Utilizing the nursing process, care is delivered in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, legal, and regulatory standards.

• Assess patients for short, mid and long term vascular access devices (VAD). Place and assist in maintaining the most appropriate VAD.
• Use of ultrasound guidance (USG) in placement ofn VAD.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Nursing Process for patients in the following age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.
• Documents thoroughly, following regulatory and hospital requirements.
• Participates in the responsible management of health care resources.
• Assumes responsibility for clinical competency and professional development.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho or approved Compact State
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required - must be obtained within 14 days of hire
• PICC certification must be obtained within 4 months of hire
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Effective Interperonal Communication skills and demontrated organizational skills.

Preferred Requirements

• National Certification/Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC)