RN PICC/Vascular Access

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay Increase

Market reviews

PTO and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for an onsite IV/PICC vascular access role in Aurora, CO. The position requires night shifts and full-time hours (72 hours per two weeks) with pay between $37.06 and $57.44 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities include assessing vascular access needs, placing PICC lines or IVs, documenting actions in the EHR, and collaborating with the care team to optimize patient care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure (or graduate from an approved nursing program) with current license.
• Minimum 6 months of RN experience.
• BLS certification required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify appropriate vascular access device(s) and place PICC lines, midlines, or ultrasound-guided IVs.
• Document vascular access actions in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize patient care based on meds, diabetes, and treatment length.
• Educate staff, patients and families; delegate tasks as appropriate; precept learners as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vascular access nursing

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Description

1+ year of PICC /vascular access, or ICU, or ED RN experience strongly preferred.

Location:UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department:UCH IV PICC

Work Schedule:Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:Nights

Pay:$37.06 - $57.44 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary:
Assesses and identifies the appropriate vascular access for patients, using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:
Provides vascular access services to UCHealth patients.
Assesses the patient for appropriate vascular access device(s) in collaboration with the patient care team to optimize patient care needs based on medications, access status, diagnosis, length of IV therapy, etc. Places peripherally inserted central catheters, midlines, ultrasound guided IV’s or recommends alternative means of access. Troubleshoots complications with vascular access devices.
Documents vascular access information and actions in electronic health record.
Evaluates learning needs of staff, patients and/or family and provides staff, patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses, new hires, or providers.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
  State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus:UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase:The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands