Registered Nurse (Vascular Access)

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Seattle is seeking an RN Vascular Access Nurse to provide expert vascular access line placement and ongoing management in a high-acuity facility.

You will perform ultrasound-guided insertion of peripheral IVs, midlines, and PICC lines, assess patients, manage line maintenance, monitor for complications, and educate patients and staff on line care and infection prevention.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing.
• Experience with vascular access procedures and ultrasound guidance.
• Ability to assess patients and determine appropriate vascular access.
• Familiarity with infection prevention and line care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound-guided insertion of peripheral IVs, midlines, and PICC lines.
• Assess patients to determine the most appropriate vascular access and ensure safe placement.
• Manage line maintenance, monitor for complications, and initiate timely interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care and support best practices.
• Educate patients and staff on line care and infection prevention.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance vascular access outcomes.

Skills

Vascular access

Ultrasound guidance

PICC line insertion

Peripheral IVs

Line maintenance

Complication management

Patient education

Infection prevention

Care coordination

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

RN Vascular Access Nurse

provides expert vascular access line placement and ongoing management in a high-acuity facility.

• Perform ultrasound-guided insertion of peripheral IVs, midlines, and PICC lines.
• Assess patients to determine the most appropriate vascular access and ensure safe placement.
• Manage line maintenance, monitor for complications, and initiate timely interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care and support best practices.
• Educate patients and staff on line care and infection prevention.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance vascular access outcomes.

Requires RN licensure and strong clinical competence in vascular access procedures, patient assessment, complication management, and education.