RN Vascular Access Flex

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Wellness program

Base pay increases

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Vascular Access Nurse to provide expert vascular access assessment, placement, and care for pediatric inpatients and outpatients. You will insert peripheral and ultrasound-guided IVs, manage access devices, and improve line care competencies across the unit.

Two years of nursing experience with IV insertion is required, along with a BSN or ADN option plus RN licensure and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• BSN required or ADN with BSN in progress within 3 years.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience with IV placement.
• RN license and BLS/CPR current or near expiry at hire.

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain peripheral IVs, including ultrasound-guided access.
• Monitor vascular access devices and prevent infections.
• Assist training of nurses on IV placement and care.
• Prepare and collect blood and lab specimens as needed.
• Support vascular access teams in prioritizing patient care.
• Assist PICC RN with procedures and sterile setup.
• Educate patients/families on vascular access care and dressings.
• Answer staff questions about IV placement and care.
• Check central lines and change dressings as needed.
• Assess IV site and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Skills

Peripheral IV insertion

Ultrasound guidance

Vascular access care

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

ADN equivalency option

RN license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Job Overview

The Vascular Access Nurse provides critical support for all vascular access needs of inpatient and outpatient populations by vascular access assessment, planning, placement, and care for patients as assigned. Utilizing your expert nursing skills, the Vascular Access Nurse will insert peripheral and ultrasound guided IVs, manage and monitor vascular access devices to prevent infections, and continuously improve staff competencies related to line care and maintenance. This position provides an opportunity to utilize your specialized vascular access knowledge to ensure the highest quality care for our pediatric patients.

• Position Status Flex; not eligible for benefits


• Shift Per need of unit, primarily nights


• Salary Information Hourly Rate of Pay: $54.90

Duties & Responsibilities

• Places and maintains peripheral IVs, including using ultrasound guidance for patients with difficult access.


• Helps track data and supports process improvements to improve care.


• May help train new nurses on IV placement and care.


• Prepares and collects blood and other lab specimens.


• Supports EMT-Vascular Access staff by helping prioritize patient care needs.


• Assists the PICC RN with procedures and helps set up sterile fields.


• Works with nurses, providers, and other team members to choose the right vascular access devices based on the patient’s care plan.


• Teaches patients and families about vascular access care based on their needs.


• Provides guidance and answers questions for staff about IV placement and care.


• Checks on patients with central lines and changes dressings as needed.


• Assesses IV site effectiveness and works with the care team to make updates to the treatment plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  
  
  
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  
  
  
  


• Experience
  
  
  
  • Two (2) years of nursing experience and proficient with peripheral IV insertion and care.
  
  
  
  


• Equivalency
  
  
  
  • Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing who agree to obtain a BSN within three (3) years from their start date may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing.
  
  
  
  


• Licenses & Certifications
  
  
  
  • BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
  
  
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  
  
  
  

Benefits Information

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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