Vascular Access RN | 4x10s, PTO & Tuition Aid

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Bereavement leave (pets)

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Vascular Access Registered Nurse for a 40-hour week in Paducah, KY. Shifts are 10 hours from 7:00am to 5:30pm with rotating holidays on call and every third weekend.

The RN will assess line selection, provide direct patient care and education on vascular access devices, and lead care coordination with the care team to maintain high nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• One year RN experience required (hospital experience preferred).
• Obtain any certifications or education required for any equipment or vascular access devices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assesses appropriateness of line selection based on patient history, clinical condition, and planned therapy.
• Provides direct patient care and education to patients, caregivers, and staff in the appropriate use and care of vascular access devices.
• Serves as a resource and provides leadership in the development, coordination, and monitoring of vascular access device and/or PICC line care, and system measurements to improve clinical outcomes.

Education

RN license (KY)

Tools

Vascular access devices

Job description

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Vascular Access Registered Nurse for a 40-hour week in Paducah, KY. Shifts are 10 hours from 7:00am to 5:30pm with rotating holidays on call and every third weekend.

The RN will assess line selection, provide direct patient care and education on vascular access devices, and lead care coordination with the care team to maintain high nursing standards.