Vascular Access Nurse

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced pediatric registered nurse for night shifts (36 hrs/week). Responsibilities include inserting and managing vascular access devices, patient assessment, and education for families. Requires BSN or ADN with commitment to BSN and Ohio RN licensure.

One year pediatric nursing experience preferred. The role emphasizes collaboration, policy development, and participation in quality improvement to ensure safe, effective vascular

Qualifications

• BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years.
• Current Ohio RN licensure.
• One year post-orientation pediatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inserts and manages vascular access devices for patients.
• Assesses patients' vascular access needs and selects device.
• Maintains peripheral IVs, midline, and PICCs.
• Monitors devices for infection, occlusion, and extravasation.
• Provides education to patients and families on vascular access care.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to develop vascular access policies.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety and efficacy of vascular access care.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Teaching/leadership

Education

BSN or ADN with BSN commitment

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.

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 shoulder FREQUENTLY: Sitting, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: 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

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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