Vascular Access Nurse | Le Bonheur | PRN Days

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur in Memphis seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide specialized care for vascular access devices. You will assess patients, manage CVADs, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in a demanding clinical setting.

Requirements include a BSN, 1–3 years nursing practice, and BLS plus Tennessee RN license. On-call coverage may be required in this role within a major medical center serving the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• 1–3 years of general nursing experience is required.
• Basic Life Support and RN licensure in Tennessee are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care for vascular access devices.
• Perform accurate patient assessments and plan care with the care team.
• Promote professional practice and participate in performance improvement activities.
• May provide nursing care in other departments/units as needed.

Skills

Vascular access

Nursing care

CVAD devices

Patient assessment

Education

BSN

ADN preferred

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill in the area of vascular access devices. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral, and nursing sciences and humanities as well as established standards of care related to CVAD devices, assessments, dressing changes, and care. May be assigned to provide nursing care in other departments/ units. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill in the area of vascular access devices. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral, and nursing sciences and humanities as well as established standards of care related to CVAD devices, assessments, dressing changes, and care. May be assigned to provide nursing care in other departments/ units. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

Provides specialized knowledge, assessment, and skills in clinical setting in regards to obtaining vascular access, maintaining vascular access, and troubleshooting vascular access devices. Performs patient assessments accurately and thoroughly. Identifies learning needs of patient, family members and associates. Promotes professional practice among all members of the interdisciplinary care team. Participates in performance improvement activities.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Preferred - Associates Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - General nursing or clinical practice 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques, which are central to the professional discipline in Nursing. Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care. Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems.

Supervision Provided by this Position

Acts as a consultant to licensed nursing staff in the care and placement of vascular access devices.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.

The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.

Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Ability to handle and administer narcotics as needed. Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals. May be required to provide on-call coverage.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission.

With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.

Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.