Description

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse, VAA

REPORTS TO: Vascular Access Nurse Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for providing nursing care to vascular access patients.

**NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS, NO NIGHTS, NO CALL**

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform various functions within a small vascular access center; serve the surgical team by rotating between PACU and the OR.
• PACU- perform patient intake (vitals, histories, assessment, IV access); perform cardiac monitoring; administer medication as ordered by the physician; monitor vital signs; assist with ambulation and preparation for discharge.
• OR – perform sedation; operate the C-arm; perform cardiac monitoring; assist physician with procedures, including thrombectomies, stent placement, permcath placement and removal and vein mapping; prepare OR for procedures; schedule patients.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification/Licensure:

1. Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Associates or Bachelor degree

2. Current State of Tennessee RN licensure

3. Current ACLS certification

Experience: Minimum 12 months of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred

Skills:

• Ability to take vital signs
• Ability to initiate an intravenous line
• Ability to interpret lab results to report to physician
• Ability to use various type of equipment for examination and treatment procedures
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to identify problem and recommend solutions
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic
• Basic computer skills