Registered Nurse Vascular Access Specialist

Valley Children's Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 76,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to assess vascular access needs and coordinate PICC placement within the hospital and for outpatient referrals. The role includes ongoing monitoring and staff guidance on catheter-related complications, under the Nursing Practice Act and hospital policies.

Ideal candidates will have CA RN license, a graduate nursing program, BLS certification within 30 days, and 2 years of related clinical experience; PICC certification is

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• CA RN license (BRN) active and in good standing.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• PICC certification preferred.
• Two years related clinical experience required, three years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify vascular access needs of patients.
• Coordinate and provide PICC placement in hospital and arrange outpatient referrals.
• Serve as a resource to staff for monitoring and managing catheter-related complications.
• Operate under Nursing Practice Act and hospital policies.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

RN license CA-BRN

Nursing degree

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

PICC Certification

BLS

Job description

Job Summary:

A licensed Registered Nurse accountable to assess and identify the vascular access needs of the patient, coordinate and provide services for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement in the hospital setting and for outpatient referrals, and to serve as a resource to staff for ongoing monitoring, maintenance and management of potential catheter-related complications. Practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.

Qualifications:

Shift Details

• Position can be either 5 x 10-hour shifts or 4 x 11.5-hour shifts

Education

• Program Graduate from an accredited nursing program. (required)
• College Degree - 4 year Nursing (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
• PICC Certification (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum two (2) years Related clinical experience. (required)
• Minimum three (3) years (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$54.56 - $77.84

Workshift:

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

No

FTE %:

62.5

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

25

Daily Hours:

10