Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access Team

145 The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc (MCCG); Macon (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent- The Medical Center is seeking a skilled RN to join the Venous Access Team. You will assess vascular access needs, place PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided IVs while ensuring safe patient care across inpatient units.

Responsibilities include daily line assessments, dressing changes, and collaboration with providers to select the right device for each patient. A strong focus on evidence-based practice and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Place PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs as needed.
• Perform daily central line assessments and dressing changes; review line necessity.
• Communicate with providers to determine vascular access device types per patient needs.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ultrasound-guided IV placement

PICC and midline insertion

Vascular access assessment

Education

Registered Nurse license

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Ultrasound-guided IV class

Job description

Department: 36926 Navicent Health Medical Center - Venous Access Team Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3-12hr shifts per week Days-7a-7p Rotating Weekends and Holidays Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work

As a VAT team member, you will work throughout the hospital, providing specialized vascular access services to patients across many inpatient areas, including critical care, medical-surgical, and specialty areas. We are responsible for assessing vascular access needs, placing PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs, as well as troubleshooting and maintaining existing vascular access devices. Our team will also be responsible for daily central line assessments, dressing changes, review of line necessity, and communication with providers about line removal. Teammates must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine the most appropriate vascular access device type for individual patient-specific needs.

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years critical care nursing experience
  • Previous experience with ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement
  • Completion of the ultrasound-guided IV class
  • Experience with PICC and midline insertion would be a plus
  • ACLS certification preferred

What You’ll Do

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Atrium Health Navicent- The Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic medical center, nationally-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet hospital for nursing, and serves a service area of 30 counties and a population of nearly 750,000 persons. MCNH has over 4,500 employees and a medical staff of approximately 700 physicians. As the second largest hospital in Georgia, it is licensed for 637 beds, including pediatrics, medical surgical, trauma and cardiac surgery. The Atrium Health Navicent Emergency Department, with helipad capability and three urgent care centers, treats over 140,000 visitors per year. MCNH provides a broad range of community-based outpatient diagnostic, primary care, wellness and comprehensive rehabilitation services. It is the primary academic hospital for Mercer University School of Medicine, providing residency and fellowship programs for over 100 residents and is affiliated with multiple universities as a clinical education site. MCNH also operates the Doctors Office Building.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care