Registered Nurse- Vascular Access Team

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking an experienced RN to join the Vascular Access Team (VAT) at Methodist and University Hospital. You will support placement, maintenance, and troubleshooting of vascular access devices while delivering high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes safety, minimal discomfort, and adherence to current practice standards, with opportunities to gain expertise in ultrasound-guided needling and complications management, and to benefit from certification

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.

Skills

Sterility Training

Ultrasound Assessment

Advanced Ultrasound Needling

Complications Management

Education

ASN

BSN

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an RN with at least 1 year of experience. At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

Vascular Access MH & UH

The Vascular Access Team (VAT) at Methodist and University Hospital provides specialized vascular access services. This team is composed of highly trained professionals skilled in the placement, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various vascular access devices, including peripheral IVs, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), midlines, and central lines.

Objective

The primary objective of the Vascular Access Team is to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality vascular access for patients requiring intravenous therapy. This includes minimizing complications, reducing the need for repeated needle sticks, and improving overall patient comfort and outcomes.

Goals

The Vascular Access Team aims to provide the highest standard of care by ensuring that vascular access procedures are performed with minimal discomfort and maximum safety. All efforts are carried out in conjunction with current standards of practice, with patient safety and vessel health and preservation in mind.

Nursing Skills Gained

• Sterility Training
• Ultrasound Assessment
• Advanced Ultrasound Needling
• Complications Management

Unit Culture

• Values Based Culture (Team, Compassion, Excellence, Purpose)
• Patient Facing
• No Call
• Rotating Holiday Schedule for Advanced Planning
• Certification Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies

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