Vascular Access RN: PICC & Ultrasound Guided IV Expert

LE0030 Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vascular Access Registered Nurse (RN) at Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley provides consultative care for placement of PICC, midline, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access, in line with California Nursing Practice Act and hospital policy.

You will assess patients, select appropriate access devices, document in the medical record, educate patients and families, and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and case managers to ensure safe, effective venous access and care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current CA RN license and VA-BC certification within 1 year.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire; BLS current.
• Minimum two years of acute care RN experience with CVADs.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with difficult access for appropriate vascular access device.
• Place PICC, midline, or ultrasound-guided peripheral IV as needed.
• Document completely in the patient’s permanent medical record.
• Educate patients and families on central lines and care.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and case managers to plan care.
• Maintain C-I-CARE standards and participate in departmental activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

BSN preferred

CA RN License

VA-BC certification within 1 year

ACLS within 6 months

BLS certification

Job description

The Vascular Access Registered Nurse (RN) at Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley provides consultative care for placement of PICC, midline, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access, in line with California Nursing Practice Act and hospital policy.

You will assess patients, select appropriate access devices, document in the medical record, educate patients and families, and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and case managers to ensure safe, effective venous access and care.