Vascular Access Nurse - Part Time Days

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City is seeking a patient-focused Registered Nurse to support IV therapy services. The role involves inserting and monitoring peripheral, mid-line and PICC IV lines, providing education to staff and patients, and contributing to quality improvement efforts.

The position requires two years of IV therapy experience, Utah RN licensure (or eligibility through the Interstate Compact), and may involve rotating shifts including nights and

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience, including IV therapy.
• Current Utah RN license or eligible to obtain via Interstate Compact.
• Current RQI eCredential within 30 days of hire.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inserts PICC line and mid-line IV catheters and documents placement.
• Monitors PICC and mid-lines; de-clotting; drug charges; catheter removal or maintenance.
• Provides IV therapy instruction to nursing staff, students, physicians, patients and families.
• Participates in research and quality improvement studies related to IV therapy.
• Maintains current knowledge on advances in IV therapy.
• Meets with sales representatives to evaluate new products or discuss product capabilities or deficiencies.
• May work rotating schedules, including weekends, nights, and holidays to meet staffing needs.

Skills

IV therapy

Interpersonal communication

Rotating shifts

Education

Registered Nurse license (Utah)

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

The position is responsible for inserting and monitoring peripherally placed central venous, mid-line, and peripheral I.V. catheters. The incumbent acts as a resource and consultant for staff with regard to I.V. therapy assessment, products and procedures. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Inserts PICC line and mid-line I.V. catheters, determines placement via x-ray follow-up and documents the procedure.
• Assists staff by monitoring PICC and mid-lines, de-clotting, performing drug charges and discontinuing catheters with or without catheter tip cultures.
• Assists with difficult peripheral I.V. insertions.
• Plans, evaluates and implements interventions for solving I.V. related patient care problems.
• Provides I.V. therapy instruction and/or information to nursing staff, students, physicians, patients and their families.
• Participates in research and quality improvement studies related to I.V. therapy.
• Keeps current on advances in I.V. therapy.
• Meets with sales representative to evaluate new products or discuss product capabilities or deficiencies.
• At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• This position has the authority to provide I.V. therapy instruction and information; plan, evaluate and implement interventions for solving I.V. related patient care problems; and participate in research and quality improvement studies.
• Challenges encountered by the incumbent include allocating resources to meet patient/staff requests for I.V. line placements, complications with I.V. lines and educational issues; and interdisciplinary team collaboration to determine appropriate routes of I.V. therapy.

Qualifications

Required

• Two years of clinical experience to include I.V. therapy.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree (BSN).
• Certification for PICC line insertion.
• Certification for PICC line insertion is offered through the Hospital under the direction of a Registered Nurse currently certified in PICC line insertion. This requires demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology of central line placement/peripheral vasculature; aseptic technique; ability to confirm line placement via chest x-ray; successful placement of PICC three or more times under supervision; and knowledge of care and maintenance of catheters.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may require to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 87010
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Part-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule The team operates from 0700-1930, 7 days per week
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH IPC 25B VASCULAR ACCESS
Category Nursing
Workplace Set Up On-site