RN - Vascular Access Specialist (Full-time, 7am -7pm)

Washington Regional; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional is seeking an RN - Vascular Access Specialist for a full-time, 12-hour shift schedule (7am–7pm) in Fayetteville, AR. The role focuses on PICC line placement and infusion care, with supervision of ancillary staff.

The ideal candidate has Arkansas RN licensure, CPR, and VABC certification within 2 years of hire. The position requires at least 1 year of acute care experience and involves standing/walking most of the day, with exposure to bodily fluids and radiation in a busy

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Arkansas RN license & CPR required.
• VABC Certification within 2 years of hire or transfer.
• Minimum of 1 year acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessment using evidence-based tools.
• Provide nursing care per plan and apply clinical skills safely.
• Identify changes in patient condition and report to providers.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Carry out PICC line placement and infusion care per procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain PICC policies.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes with the care team.

Skills

Vascular access care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Infection control

Education

RN license (Arkansas)

Job description

RN - Vascular Access Specialist (Full-time, 7am -7pm) # RN - Vascular Access Specialist (Full-time, 7am -7pm)Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift12 Hour ShiftsEducation LevelRN License - UnencumberedCategoryPatient Care## Description**Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values**Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for six consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors. **Position Summary**The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Assistant Director, Clinical Outcomes. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position is responsible for delegating to and supervising the job classes including, but not limited to student nurse, nursing assistant, and licensed practical nurse. This position assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of nursing students. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals. **Essential Position Responsibilities*** Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools* Provide nursing care according to plan and undertake clinical practice skills in a competent and safe manner* Identify changes in patient’s condition and report to appropriate providers* Monitor the care that patients receive* Maintain patients’ medical records through complete and accurate documentation* Review and carry out treatment plans for PICC line placement and infusion patients* Ensure all proper procedures are followed in regards to placement, maintenance of lines, and outcomes* Partner with leadership to maintain policies regarding PICC procedures* Evaluates patient’s progress toward expected clinical outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and the health care team**Qualifications*** **Education:** Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program* **Licensure and Certifications:**Arkansas Registered Nurse license & CPR, required. VABC Certification within 2 years of date of hire or transfer, required.* **Experience:**Minimum of 1 year acute care nursing experience.**Work Environment**: This position will spend 80% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and radiation. This position serves a cultural and linguistically diverse patient population. Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.