Registered Nurse - Vascular Access

HealthPartners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K with match

On-site clinic

Employee fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Regions Hospital is looking for a patient-focused Vascular Access Nurse to perform PICC and Midline placements under physician orders and manage related care, including removal, declotting, and dressing changes.

Requirements include an RN license and 2+ years of direct med/surg patient care and infusion delivery experience. The role supports performance improvement activities and other duties as assigned, with 0.70 evening shifts and alternating weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Completion of an associate, baccalaureate or master’s degree program in Nursing.
• 2 years of direct patient care in a med/surg setting in acute care.
• 2 years of experience in infusion delivery.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota.
• CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform placement of peripherally inserted central lines (PICC) and Midlines under physician orders.
• PICC removal, PICC declotting, dressing application/care and troubleshooting.
• Assess and identify patients for whom a PICC is indicated.
• Participate in performance improvement activities related to PICC practices and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PICC care

Direct patient care

Infusion delivery

RN license

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSc/Master)

CPR/BLS

Job description

Regions Hospital is looking to hire an exceptional, patient focused Vascular Access Nurse to join our team and make a difference for our patients and our community. This position performs placement of peripherally inserted central lines (PICC) and Midlines under the order of a physician.Performs other procedures related to PICC management including PICC removal, PICC declotting, dressing application/care and troubleshooting.Assesses and identifies patients for whom a PICC is indicated.Participates in performance improvement activities related to PICC practices and performs other duties as assigned.

We are known for saving lives in our Level I Trauma Center, and our nursing staff are key to the exceptional care we provide each patient. Our Professional Nursing Practice Model offers patient and family-centered care that maintains an unwavering focus on what matters most: caring and healing at the patient’s bedside. As a nursing professional you will be empowered to manage your clinical practice and working environment through our Shared Governance Model, which focuses on evidence-based nursing practice. Our award-winning programs give our patients and their families a place of comfort and healing. We are proud of the care we give each and every patient.

Work Schedule: 0.70 Evenings. Every other weekend rotation.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an associate, baccalaureate or master’s degree program in Nursing
• 2 years of direct patient care in a med/surg setting in acute care
• 2 years of experience in infusion delivery
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota
• CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Infusion RN (CRNI) or Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC)

Benefits:

Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.