Registered Nurse- Vascular Access Team

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Call

Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN to join the Vascular Access Team (VAT) at Methodist and University Hospital to provide specialized vascular access care for IV therapy and patient support.

You will work in a values-based culture focused on safety, comfort, and outcomes, with no on-call requirements and opportunities for certification reimbursement.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department policies

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient vascular access for IV therapy.
• Minimize complications and patient discomfort.
• Reduce repeated needle sticks and improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Vascular Access Team and follow current standards of practice.

Skills

Sterility Training

Ultrasound Assessment

Advanced Ultrasound Needling

Complications Management

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

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