Registered Nurse - Vascular Access

Veterans Health Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Portland, OR is seeking a Vascular Access RN to join the Vascular Access Team. The role involves inserting and managing vascular access devices (PIV, midlines, PICC, CVAD), drawing labs, and supervising nursing staff as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes evidence-based care, professional development, and collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes for veterans.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge to assess, insert, care for, and manage vascular access devices.
• Oversee education, orientation, competencies and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients.
• Oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate.
• Direct nursing education, orientation, and competencies.
• Lead in managing vascular access devices (PIV, midlines, PICC, CVAD).
• Contribute to evidence-based practice culture and collegial feedback.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Evidence-based care

Education

RN licensure (US)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Vascular Access RN is a part of the Vascular Access Team. This multi-disciplinary team cares for veterans who are inpatient by drawing labs, placing IVs, and managing IV access.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. Assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.

Has advanced knowledge and skills in assessing, inserting, caring for, and managing vascular access devices, including peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV), midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). Have advanced knowledge to maintain Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD). Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence.

Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.

Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.

Has experience with the situations in which they are ultimately expected to perform, integrating theoretical concepts, strong critical thinking skills, and exhibits a robust technically skilled practice VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Full-time.

5:00pm - 05:30am, 9:00pm - 05:30am, variable days Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $96237 – $161801/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.