RN Staff Nurse - Vascular Access

Legacy Health; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Legacy Health invites experienced RNs to join our team as Vascular Access Nurses. You will deliver high-quality patient care across Legacy Health sites, providing expertise in IV placement and central venous access while collaborating with physicians, nurses and families.

BSN preferred, RN licensure required, and relocation assistance is available for eligible new Legacy hires. This role supports inpatient and outpatient settings with travel between sites.

Qualifications

• BSN strongly preferred; may be required for specific assignments.
• One year RN experience or completion of Legacy RN Residency or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of peripheral IV placement and central venous access devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within an assigned department/unit as part of the health care team.
• Assess, analyze, plan, implement and evaluate care per Legacy standards.
• Consult on vascular access devices and manage IV access including PICCs and ports.
• Educate patients and families; support inpatient and outpatient service areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Keyboard skills

Education

BSN or degree in progress

RN licensure

Job description

Overview

Relocation assistance available to nurses new to Legacy!

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

The expectation of this job is to be available and flexible to travel to various sites throughout Legacy Health and provide patient care.

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care within an assigned department/unit and participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. The RN Staff Nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health System including those for patient assessment and transfer.

The Vascular Access Nurse provides consultation for providers and nurses for the most appropriate vascular access device based on patient assessment and the treatment plan. Places vascular access devices such as: peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV), Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters (PICC), Midline catheters and Intra-osseous catheters. Accesses and de-accesses implanted ports. Assesses and manages central venous access devices including routine dressing changes, cap changes and intervenes to maintain patency of central venous access devices. Serves as a resource for the health care team in the intravenous access, placement, management, and patient/family education for care and maintenance. Service area is both inpatient and outpatient.

Qualifications

Education:

As required by licensure. BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. BSN may be required for specific assignments; experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.

Experience:

One-year registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration. Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.

Thorough knowledge of care and skill in placement of peripheral IV catheters; thorough knowledge of care of central IV access devices and PICC competency as determined by Nurse Manager or designee.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Licensure

• Applicable state RN license required; other state of practice RN license required within six months of hire. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Pay Range

USD $54.37 - USD $81.21 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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