Vascular Access RN - (Nights)

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced RN to join our vascular access team. The role involves inserting and managing peripheral IVs, midlines, and PICCs, with nights hours and a rotating schedule. You will monitor devices for complications, educate families, and collaborate with clinicians on care policies.

The position requires a BSN or ASN with plan to obtain a BSN within five years and current Ohio RN licensure; prior pediatric nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN or ASN with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Pediatric nursing experience and strong communication/leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' vascular access needs and determine the most appropriate access device.
• Care for and maintain peripheral IVs, midline catheters, and PICCs.
• Monitor vascular access devices for complications such as infection or occlusion.
• Educate patients and families on vascular access care and maintenance.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement vascular access policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety and efficacy of vascular access care.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Customer service

Leadership & teaching

Analytical & organizational

Education

BSN or ASN with commitment to BSN within 5 years

Job description

Overview

36 hrs/week, nights, 7p-7a, every third weekend, holiday rotation.

Job Description Summary

Pay to commensurate with experience. Benefits eligible.

Inserts and manages vascular access devices for patients undergoing medical treatments.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Assesses patients' vascular access needs and determining the most appropriate access device.
• Cares and maintains peripheral intravenous catheters, midline catheters, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs).
• Monitors patients' vascular access devices for complications, such as infection, occlusion, and extravasation.
• Provides education to patients and their families on vascular access care and maintenance.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement vascular access policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the safety and efficacy of vascular access care.

Education Requirement

BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required.

Licensure Requirement

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio, required.

Skills

• Clinical skill and knowledge in the nursing care of children including normal growth and development and/or clinical expertise in specialized area, required.
• Effective customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, required.
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching abilities, required.
• Professionally appropriate analytical and organizational skills, required.

Experience

One year post orientation related clinical experience in area of specialty, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Reaching above shoulder
FREQUENTLY: Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"