Registered Nurse RN Vascular Access Specialist

Banner Health; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is seeking an experienced Vascular Access Specialist. You will perform ultrasound-guided vascular access, place PICC lines, and respond to emergent needs across NICU to geriatric populations.

Join a unique RN/RRT vascular access team that spans inpatient and outpatient settings, with primary base at NCMC Greeley and emergent float to Fort Collins. Requires Colorado RN license and 2x12h night shifts.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado RN License
• Minimum 1 year of bedside nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, emergent environment
• Ability to work 2x 12 hour night shifts per week (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Prior vascular access experience (PICC, ultrasound-guided IV, central line)
• Experience across multiple patient populations (NICU, peds, adult, geriatric)
• VAT or CRNI / VA-BC certification
• Experience with specialty vascular devices

Responsibilities

• Performs age-appropriate nursing processes within scope of practice.
• Assesses patients for best vascular access options and develops plan of care.
• Places PICCs and peripheral IVs; supports staff with difficult IVs.
• Uses ultrasound guidance and tech to gain vascular access.
• Assists with vascular access troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Documents care on appropriate forms.
• Serves as learning resource and coordinates discharge planning.
• Leads quality improvement efforts and evidence-based practice.
• Works independently to provide excellent patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Independent work

Tools

PICC

Ultrasound-guided IV

Central line

Job description

Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

Vascular Access Team-Hosp

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Nursing

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Join one of the most unique and specialized vascular access teams in the nation at North Colorado Medical Center. Our blended RN and Respiratory Therapist (RRT) team is the only vascular access team in the country that spans the full continuum of care - from NICU through geriatric populations - serving both inpatient and outpatient settings.

This is not your typical PICC line program. Our team manages a high range of specialty vascular devices and responds to complex, emergent vascular needs across the hospital. If you are a skilled, adaptable RN who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and wants to be part of something truly one-of-a-kind, this is your opportunity.

As a Vascular Access Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Placement and management of ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs
• Insertion and care of dialysis catheters
• Response to and management of emergent vascular access needs
• Placement of a broad range of specialty vascular devices beyond standard PICC lines
• Providing expert vascular access support across all patient populations - NICU, pediatric, adult, and geriatric
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team of RNs and RRTs
• Serving as a clinical resource and expert for nursing staff throughout the facility
• Occasional float coverage to Fort Collins in emergent situations as needed

Required:

• Active Colorado RN License (or compact license eligibility)
• Minimum 1 year of bedside nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, emergent environment
• Ability to work 2x 12 hour night shifts per week(6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)

Preferred:

• Prior vascular access experience (PICC, ultrasound-guided IV, central line)
• Experience across multiple patient populations (NICU, peds, adult, geriatric)
• VAT (Vascular Access Team) or CRNI / VA-BC certification
• Experience with specialty vascular devices

Our vascular access team is a close-knit group of 13-14 specialists, comprised primarily of Registered Nurses with several Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs). What makes us exceptional:

• Only blended RN/RRT vascular access team in the nation serving NICU through adult populations
• We manage a wide spectrum of specialty devices - far beyond routine outpatient PICC placements
• We serve the full lifespan - from the tiniest NICU patients to complex geriatric cases
• A collaborative, supportive team culture where expertise is shared and celebrated
• Primary base at NCMC Greeley with emergent float to Fort Collins (~85% Greeley-based)

Location: North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) - Greeley, CO
(Float coverage to Fort Collins in emergent situations - approximately 85% Greeley-based)

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY
This provides basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, Banner Health policies and procedures, and physician's prescriptions. Provides consultation to clinicians regarding all aspects of vascular access.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs age appropriate nursing process within the scope of practice as defined by the respective State Board of Nursing. Assessments include physical, psychological, social, discharge and educational needs. Practice is evidence-based.

2. Assesses patients for best vascular access options and collaboratively develops the best plan of care for the patient and family.

3. Places Peripherally Inserted Central and Midline Catheters using Microseldinger Technique (MST). May support clinical staff with difficult peripheral intravenous catheters.

4. Proficient in the use of ultrasound guidance and other technologic advancements to gain vascular access. Utilizes technology adjuncts with procedures, as indicated.

5. Assists with vascular access troubleshooting and malfunctioning as needed.

6. Documents all aspects of care on appropriate documentation forms.

7. Serves as a facilitator of learning for patients, family, and colleagues. Coordinates and involves patient/family and other disciplines as needed in discharge planning.

8. Demonstrates effective leadership. Serves as a member of Banner Health quality improvement teams. Collaboratively develops system-wide initiatives to help improve patient and family outcomes. Analyzes PICC-specific data to identify focus areas. Provides and utilizes evidence based practice in all patient encounters and actively participates in both nursing and general research.

9. Works independently to provide excellent patient care. Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be licensed to practice professional nursing in the applicable state of practice.

Must have at least two years of acute care hospital experience. Must be proficient in vascular access options to patients across the lifespan (age 12 and older) and severity of illness. Must be proficient in performing basic insertion of vascular access devices. Demonstrates effective communication skills, problem solving and conflict resolution in the management of PICC lines, keeping the appropriate people informed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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