Vascular Access Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota, FL seeks a Vascular Access Specialist to coordinate, insert, and maintain vascular access devices, including PICCs and midline catheters, in close coordination with nursing. The role provides clinical resources and consultation to the interprofessional team on vascular access.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN, FL RN licensure, BLS, and at least 2 years of acute care experience, with VA-BC or CRNI certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred within the specified timeframe.
• Minimum two years of acute care clinical experience.
• Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
• VA-BC or CRNI certification within one year of hire/transfer for hires after 1/1/18.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, insert, and maintain vascular access devices including PICCs, midlines, and other IV catheters.
• Care and maintenance of all vascular access devices in coordination with nursing.
• Serve as clinical resource and consultant to the interprofessional team on vascular access.

Skills

Acute care experience

Computer skills

Vascular access knowledge

Education

BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

FL RN license

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

VA-BC or CRNI certification within 1 year

Tools

None

Job description

Job Summary

Coordinate, insert, and/or maintain vascular access devices including but not limited to ultrasound peripheral intravenous catheters, Extended dwell catheters, Midline catheters, and Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). Care and maintenance of vascular access devices including all central lines and life ports in coordination with nursing. Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to the interprofessional team on vascular access.

Job Description

Department

Vascular Access Team

Job Summary

Coordinate, insert, and/or maintain vascular access devices including but not limited to ultrasound peripheral intravenous catheters, Extended dwell catheters, Midline catheters, and Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). Care and maintenance of vascular access devices including all central lines and life ports in coordination with nursing. Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to the interprofessional team on vascular access.

Required Qualifications

• Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).
• Require a minimum of two (2) years of acute care clinical experience.
• Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
• Require Vascular Access – Board Certified (VA-BC) or Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) within one (1) year of hire/transfer date for all employees who are hired or transferred into the position after 1/1/18.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of vascular access experience including PICC insertion.
• Prefer membership in a professional organization associated with vascular access.

Preferred Education

BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Required License And Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Shift: 11:00am - 11:00pm

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/