Vascular Access Coordinator (RN)

Landmark Medical Center; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN to perform vascular access device placement using ultrasound and Modified Seldinger Technique, with strong collaboration across departments to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires active RI RN licensure, BLS/ACLS certification, and experience with PICC/VAD care. The nurse will participate in quality initiatives, educate patients and families, and coordinate care with physicians and nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RI State RN License.
• BLS and ACLS certificates on hire and maintained.
• Infusion Nurse Certification preferred.
• Ultrasound-guided PICC placement using Modified Seldinger Technique program.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of adults requiring VAD placement.
• Performs VAD insertion and maintenance using ultrasound and MST.
• Communicates with physicians, co-workers and the nursing director about patient condition and diagnostic results.
• Maintains documentation and participates in quality measures and audits.

Skills

Vascular access care

Ultrasound-guided PICC

Patient education

Team communication

Education

RI RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Infusion Nurse Certification (preferred)

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!

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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