RN Vascular Access Team

Looking for an RN to join M Health Fairview Ridges Vascular Access Team. Fairview Ridges is a level III trauma designated community based hospital located in Burnsville, Minnesota. With 150 beds, this facility takes pride in its patient family centered care on its med/surg, pediatric, observation and ICU units. We provide care to patients with many different diagnoses including, but not limited to: post-surgical/cath lab care, sepsis, CHF, overdoses, withdrawals, CVA’s, acute myocardial infarction and pneumonia. 

Our complex patients require continuous hemodynamic monitoring, intense medication management, ongoing critical thinking, and excellent communication with team members and families. This is a faced-paced and highly technical medical and surgical environment.

 About this Nursing position on the Vascular Access Team:

• 48 hours per two weeks (.6 FTE) on day shift
• 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm)
• Working every third weekend (F, S, S) and rotating holidays

The Vascular Access RN will: 

• Assess patients and determines proper VAD according to established selection criteria.
• Insert complex peripheral IV in adult patient populations with ultrasound visualization.
• Competent in placing PICC lines: independently, ultrasound, modified Seldinger technique, Navigational devices, fluoroscopy
• Assist as a backup to staff in the accessing/de-accessing of Implanted Ports.
• Competent in assessment and treatment of VAD sites for all complications: infiltration, phlebitis, infection, extravasation, thrombosis, precipitates, catheter malfunctions, mal-positions catheters, occlusions
• Consult with staff in troubleshooting VADs and coordinate interventions with the health care team.
• Provide patient/family/staff education re VADs.
• Participate in quality improvement activities for VADs.
• Make product recommendations based on patient populations.
• Maintain integration of services between Nursing, CV Radiology, Infection Control and Home Health for product standardization, quality control, outcome monitoring and costs.
• Knowledge and adherence of sterile technique
• Knowledge of use of navigational devices
• Possess knowledge of INS Standards of Practice and INS Policy and Procedures.
• Follows informed consent policy
• Possesses knowledge of all Vascular Access related Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines.
• Possesses knowledge of all Vascular Access Devices, related Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines.

Required

• MN RN licensure in good standing
• Two years recent, RN vascular access experience or 5 years nursing experience
• Has, or obtains within 3 months of hire, independent PICC line insertion and ultrasound guided IV insertion skills
• Competent in peripheral IV insertion in all patient populations
• Certification from Infusion Nurses Society or Association of Vascular Access within 2 years of hire
• In order to operate as a PICC nurse, you will need to obtain a PICC certification. The PICC certification program can take up to six months. You must have successfully made 10 placements to be certified and at least thirty a year to maintain the certification. 

Preferred

• BSN or higher RN degree
• Previous PICC and Midline catheter insertion in adult patient populations

Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairvview.org/benefits/noncontractrn

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Qualifications:

$42.96- $72.75 / Hourly *based on degree and qualifying step level

Salary : $43 - $73