Vascular Access Nurse Specialist

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a skilled RN to insert and monitor PICC and mid-line IV catheters, verify placement, and document procedures. The role includes supporting IV therapy across the care team, providing education, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

The position operates in a 24/7 system with rotating shifts; candidates must maintain licensure and VA-BC certification while engaging in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience to include IV therapy.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• MSN preferred for advanced practice or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Inserts PICC line and mid-line IV catheters, verifies placement with x-ray and documents results.
• Monitors PICC/mid-line catheters, declotting, drug charges, and catheter discontinuation.
• Provides IV therapy instruction to nursing staff, students, physicians, patients and families.
• Engages in research and quality improvement studies related to IV therapy.

Skills

IV therapy

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Education

BSN

MSN (Preferred)

Tools

Vascular access equipment

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 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.
• Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Two years of clinical experience to include I.V. therapy.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree (BSN).

Licenses Required

• 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.
• 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 Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC) through the Vascular Access Certification Corporation.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Masters of Science in Nursing degree (MSN).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• 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 be required 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

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]

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.

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 87009

Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule The team operates from 0700-1930, 7 days a week

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