Vascular Access Coordinator (RN)

Landmark Medical Center; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI is seeking a qualified nurse to manage vascular access devices (VAD) through ultrasound-guided PICC placement and ongoing care. Candidates must hold a RI state RN license with BLS/ACLS; infusion certification is preferred and ultrasound-guided PICC experience is valued.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and across departments to maintain patient safety and high-quality outcomes on a full-time, day shift basis.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RI State RN License.
• Current BLS and ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Infusion Nurse Certification preferred.
• Successful completion of Ultrasound guided PICC placement using Modified Seldinger Technique program.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate adults requiring VAD placement.
• Perform VAD insertion and maintenance using ultrasound and MST.
• Communicate patient status with physicians and nursing leadership.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure quality patient care and compliance.

Skills

PICC/Vascular Access

Ultrasound guidance

Education

RI State RN License

BLS and ACLS certification

Infusion Nurse Certification

Ultrasound guided PICC placement (MST)

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital", Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org .

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of adults requiring vascular access device (VAD) placement. Performs VAD insertion and maintenance using ultrasound and modified Seldinger Technique (MST) for placement. Communicates with physicians, co-workers and/or nursing director, as appropriate about the patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Collaborates with other departments to ensure efficient patient quality care is provided. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Utilizes high degree of computer skills with data input and reporting mechanisms. Documentation, including data collection for quality measures of routine audits. Maintains and reorders supplies as needed daily. Coordinates scheduling and prioritizes all requests. Patient and family/significant other education; staff education and in services. Follow up patient VAD status, dressing changes and troubleshooting problems. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid RI State RN License.
• Current BLS and ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Infusion Nurse Certification preferred.
• Successful completion of Ultrasound guided PICC placement using Modified Seldinger Technique program.
• Minimum of three years’ nursing experience, with high level of competency in peripheral catheter placement.
• PICC and other Vascular Access Device care required.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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