Registered Nurse (RN), Vascular Access PRN

Capitalmarketsp; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Frye Regional Medical Center as a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Vascular Access. You'll be integral to patient care, focused on managing vascular access devices to ensure the best therapeutic outcomes. This role emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork, and enhanced patient interactions, while providing ongoing training and support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in vascular access or critical care.
• Proficiency in ultrasound-guided procedures is essential.
• Strong critical thinking and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, insert, and manage vascular access devices including PICC lines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate staff and patients on vascular access device care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Proficiency in Ultrasound-guided Procedures

Education

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in North Carolina

Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC) (preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Vascular Access PRN

Registered Nurse (RN), Vascular Access PRN

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Description:Registered Nurse (RN), Vascular Access PRN

Job Type: PRNYour experience mattersAt Frye Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As aregistered nurse (RN)joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking 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.Connect with our RN recruiting specialist

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jennifer Gold by texting 814-283-5450 or emailing [e-mail] you’ll contributeYou’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Vascular Access Nurse to join our specialized team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, inserting, and managing various vascular access devices, including PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs. Your expertise will ensure optimal patient outcomes and contribute to the overall quality of care provided.

Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and case managers, to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes.

Proficiency in ultrasound-guided procedures, strong critical thinking abilities, and excellent communication skills.Job SummaryThe Vascular Access Specialist evaluates patient care, consults with nursing and medical colleagues and other health staff in the effective delivery of patient care. The position is responsible for placing ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), Midline and Peripheral intravenous catheters and provides vascular access, i.e., placing Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines using Tip Location System (TLS), Midline Catheters, Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IVs (USGPIV), and access Port-A-Catheters along with care and maintenance of these vascular access devices.Essential Functions

• Assesses patients for the need for a mid-to-long-term vascular access device (VAD) to provide a reliable device for therapy utilizing evidence-based guidelines for VAD placement and care.
• Assesses patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA) for appropriate VAD need·Assesses patient information via electronic chart reviews for indications, pertinent history, and lab values and medication administration record·Verifies indications for VAD placement, coordinate with physicians and provide recommendations for selection of appropriate vascular access device·Coordinates discharge planning and post-discharge follow-up for VAD’s, in collaboration with inpatient hospitalists·Provides vascular access device placement for patients in outpatient settings as appropriate·Places and assists in maintaining the appropriate vascular access device throughout all hospital services except Pediatric patients; or refer Interventional Radiology when appropriate·Obtains informed patient consent for PICC placement·Performs ultrasound-guided placement of vascular access devices under sterile or surgical aseptic technique as appropriate·Administers local anesthesia(lidocaine) during ultrasound-guided procedures as appropriate·Utilizes PICC tip confirmation system to confirm placement of PICC line·Follows up on Chest X-Ray to confirm PICC placement of PICC line·Documents placement of vascular access devices in the electronic health record·Addresses and assists medical and nursing colleagues in troubleshooting complications of vascular access devices·Follows up on complications encountered during the PICC placement and provide recommendations for unsuccessful PICC placement·Declots VADs or assist staff as a resource in declotting·Provides patient reaching on Vascular access device care and maintenance·Provides resource education to staff on vascular access devices·Assist in writing policies and procedures related to VAD insertion, care and maintenance·Provides staff education on VAD care and management and complication management·Provides physician education and serve as an expert consultant to physicians on VADs·Provides education and training on ultrasound-guided placement of vascular devices to nursing and medical colleagues·Collects VAD data and report on number of procedures performed independently, number of complications and rate of central line-associated blood stream infections·Participates in the development of internal quality improvement process as assigned·Maintains knowledge and competency level related to infusion therapy·Evaluates new VAD products introduced to the hospital and assists in training staff as appropriate
  
  

About our Health SystemFyre Regional Medical Center is a 355 bed hospital located in Hickory NC and is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking communities healthierwith acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

Qualifications:Qualifications and requirements

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in vascular access, critical care, or emergency settings.

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required

Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC) preferred or to be obtained within six (6) months of your hire date

EEOC Statement“Frye Reginal Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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