RN Vascular Access

Kootenai Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage and dental, vision, 1

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Shift differentials

Wellness program

PerkSpot discounts

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is seeking a Vascular Access Nurse to provide specialized assessment, placement, management and evaluation of IV therapy, including ultrasound-guided peripheral and midline catheter placement, to support safe device selection and vessel preservation.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, educate patients and families, and serve as a vascular access subject matter expert while contributing to quality metrics and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program.
• BSN or completion within 3 years required.
• Current Idaho RN license or compact licensure; or current RN license from a compact state.
• VA-BC/CRNI or related specialty certification preferred.
• Three to five years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive vascular access assessment and collaborates with the care team to identify the most appropriate vascular access device.
• Performs ultrasound-guided placement of peripheral IV and midline catheters for complex access.
• Assesses, manages, and troubleshoots vascular access devices within policy and competency.
• Maintains and removes devices as appropriate and responds to complications.
• Promotes vessel health and uses least invasive, appropriate access devices.
• Educates caregivers on vascular access selection, insertion, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Vascular access expertise

Ultrasound-guided placement

Patient assessment

Caregiver education

Education

BSN degree

Idaho RN license or compact licensure

Tools

VA-BC

CRNI

Job description

• Schedule/Shift/Hours Part Time - Days - 10 Hour Shifts

Position Summary

Provides specialized vascular access assessment, consultation, placement, management, and evaluation for patients requiring intravenous therapy. Serves as a clinical resource in vascular access and infusion therapy and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to promote appropriate device selection, vessel preservation, safe device management, and prevention of vascular access-related complications.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive vascular access assessment and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to identify the most appropriate vascular access device based on prescribed therapy, anticipated duration of treatment, patient condition, vascular access history, and vessel availability
• Performs ultrasound-guided placement of peripheral intravenous catheters and midline catheters for patients with complex or difficult vascular access
• Assesses, manages, and troubleshoots vascular access devices within established scope, policy, and competency
• Performs and/or supports vascular access device maintenance, dressing changes, implanted device access/de-access, catheter patency interventions, and device removal as appropriate
• Identifies and responds to vascular access-related complications and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to facilitate timely intervention, escalation, device replacement, or removal as appropriate
• Promotes vessel health and preservation by minimizing unnecessary vascular access attempts and supporting use of the least invasive, clinically appropriate vascular access device
• Provides consultation, education, and clinical guidance to caregivers regarding vascular access selection, insertion, maintenance, troubleshooting, complication prevention, and device care
• Provides education to patients and families regarding vascular access devices, procedures, and ongoing care as appropriate
• Serves as a vascular access subject matter expert and clinical resource throughout the organization
• Participates in monitoring vascular access outcomes and performance measures, including device utilization, complications, line necessity, and other identified quality indicators
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based vascular access policies, procedures, products, equipment, and clinical practices, as applicable
• Supports vascular access competency development for organizational caregivers
• Maintains knowledge and competency related to current vascular access and infusion therapy standards, practices, products, and technology
• Documents vascular access assessments, procedures, interventions, patient response, and follow-up in the health record
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or completion within 3 years required
• Current State of Idaho Registered Nurse license or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure, OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with Idaho
• Current Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC), Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI), or other applicable specialty certification preferred
• Three to five years of clinical nursing experience preferred
• Previous vascular access, infusion therapy, critical care, emergency, or other relevant clinical experience preferred
• BLS required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Why I love my job as a Nurse at Kootenai Health

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit‑eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

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