Vascular Access Nurse

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Nationwide-Children is seeking a pediatric vascular access nurse for night shifts (7p–7a), 36 hours per week with every third weekend and holiday rotation. The role involves inserting and managing vascular access devices in pediatric patients, with emphasis on safety and family education.

Eligible candidates will hold a BSN or ASN with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years and possess Ohio RN licensure. One year of related experience is preferred; benefits are available.

Qualifications

• BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio, required.
• One year post-orientation clinical experience in area of specialty, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' vascular access needs and determines the most appropriate access device.
• Cares for and maintains peripheral IVs, midline catheters, and PICCs; monitors for complications.
• Provides education to patients and families on vascular access care and maintenance.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to develop and implement vascular access policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety and efficacy of vascular access care.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Teaching abilities

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

BSN or ASN

Job description

Overview:36 hrs/week, nights, 7p-7a, every third weekend, holiday rotation.Pay to commensurate with experience. Benefits eligible.Job Description Summary:Inserts and manages vascular access devices for patients undergoing medical treatments.Job Description:Essential Functions:Assesses patients' vascular access needs and determining the most appropriate access device.Cares and maintains peripheral intravenous catheters, midline catheters, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs).Monitors patients' vascular access devices for complications, such as infection, occlusion, and extravasation.Provides education to patients and their families on vascular access care and maintenance.Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement vascular access policies and procedures.Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the safety and efficacy of vascular access care.Education Requirement:BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required.Licensure Requirement:Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio, required.Skills:Clinical skill and knowledge in the nursing care of children including normal growth and development and/or clinical expertise in specialized area, required.Effective customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, required.Demonstrated leadership and teaching abilities, required.Professionally appropriate analytical and organizational skills, required.Experience:One year post orientation related clinical experience in area of specialty, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Reaching above shoulderFREQUENTLY: Sitting, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"