Vascular Access Lead & Educator

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero‑deductible health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

HSA/FSA option

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Vascular Access Specialist to mentor clinical staff in vascular access across care settings. The role focuses on evidence-based practice, competency development, and leadership in quality initiatives addressing CLABSI and related complications.

Required RN licensure in Virginia and a BSN or willingness to pursue, with strong ultrasound-guided IV skills and midline placement. You will collaborate with educators and leadership to support staff and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent intravenous insertion skills.
• Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion.
• Midline placement and sterile field maintenance.
• Knowledge of evidence-based vascular access practice.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving in staff interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff education on vascular access and best practices.
• Coordinate ongoing competency development for nursing teams.
• Serve as a liaison for vascular access across departments.
• Assist in policy updates and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor outcome data to drive improvement and reduce complications.

Skills

IV insertion skills

Ultrasound-guided IV

Midline placement

Evidence-based practice

Critical thinking

Adult learning/teaching

Data collection/Excel graphs

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Virginia RN license

Job description

Valley Health is seeking a Vascular Access Specialist to mentor clinical staff in vascular access across care settings. The role focuses on evidence-based practice, competency development, and leadership in quality initiatives addressing CLABSI and related complications.

Required RN licensure in Virginia and a BSN or willingness to pursue, with strong ultrasound-guided IV skills and midline placement. You will collaborate with educators and leadership to support staff and patient care excellence.