RN - Vascular Access Spec

LE00 Valley Children's Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children’s Healthcare seeks a registered nurse to assess vascular access needs and coordinate PICC placement in hospital and outpatient settings. You will monitor catheter-related complications and serve as a resource to staff under the direction of the nurse executive.

The role requires at least two years of related clinical experience, a graduate nursing degree, and California RN licensure with BLS. PICC certification is preferred; 75% FTE with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (required).
• RN license in California (required).
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer (required).
• PICC certification preferred.
• Minimum two years of related clinical experience (required).
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify vascular access needs and coordinate PICC placement.
• Monitor and manage catheter-related complications.
• Serve as a resource to staff for ongoing care and referrals.

Skills

Bilingual Skills

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary

A licensed Registered Nurse accountable to assess and identify the vascular access needs of the patient, coordinate and provide services for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement in the hospital setting and for outpatient referrals, and to serve as a resource to staff for ongoing monitoring, maintenance and management of potential catheter-related complications. Practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.

Qualifications

Shift Details

Shifts can be 6 x 10-hour shifts or 5 x 11.5-hour shift over the course of the 2-week pay period

Education Program

Graduate from an accredited nursing program. (required)

• College Degree - 4 year Nursing (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
• PICC Certification (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum two (2) years Related clinical experience. (required)
• Minimum three (3) years (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

Compensation

• Compensation Range: $54.56 - $77.84
• Workshift: Day (United States of America)
• Position Exempt: No
• FTE %: 75
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30
• Daily Hours: 10

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

About Us

Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.