Vascular Access Registered Nurse

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking a Vascular Access Registered Nurse to provide expert PIV and PICC placements, and to mentor staff on vascular access best practices. The role emphasizes pediatric care, clinical expertise, and collaboration to improve access and patient experience.

Successful candidates will have pediatric nursing experience, MN RN license, and BLS; VA-BC certification preferred. The position is full-time and on-site in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• The Vascular Access Registered Nurse provides expert PIV, PICC line placements and other vascular access tasks.

Skills

PIV placement

PICC placement

Ultrasound guided PIV

Pediatric nursing

Clinical mentorship

Education

RN license MN

BSN preferred

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Position Summary

The Vascular Access Registered Nurse provides expert peripheral intravenous (PIV), PICC line placements and other vascular access related tasks. This includes developing (as needed) and maintaining clinical expertise in the placement of PICC lines, teaching and mentoring RN's on the floors about basic IV care such as the use of safety catheters, being a clinical expert resource for the organization in vascular access issues and working closely with the staff to improve organizational access, flow and customer experience and assisting in the development of this new program.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current MN nursing license.
• BLS certification.
• Current 2-3 years of pediatric nursing experience.
• Current 2 years expertise in vascular access with children.
• Competent in assessment and treatment of VAD sites for all complications.
• Proficiency in ultrasound guided PIV placement, 1 year experience required.
• Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement experience in children required
• VA-BC certification preferred.
• An informational meeting with the Patient Care Manager is required prior to awarding the position.

Physical Demands

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.