Registered Nurse (RN), Vascular Access

Description

Registered Nurse (RN), Vascular Access Job Type: Fulltime Days

Your experience matters At Frye Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a

registered nurse (RN)

joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to

making communities healthier

• Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Connect with our RN recruiting specialist Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jennifer Gold by texting or emailing How you'll contribute You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Vascular Access Nurse to join our specialized team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, inserting, and managing various vascular access devices, including PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs. Your expertise will ensure optimal patient outcomes and contribute to the overall quality of care provided. Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and case managers, to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes. Proficiency in ultrasound-guided procedures, strong critical thinking abilities, and excellent communication skills.
  
  

Job Summary The Vascular Access Specialist evaluates patient care, consults with nursing and medical colleagues and other health staff in the effective delivery of patient care. The position is responsible for placing ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), Midline and Peripheral intravenous catheters and provides vascular access, i.e., placing Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines using Tip Location System (TLS), Midline Catheters, Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IVs (USGPIV), and access Port-A-Catheters along with care and maintenance of these vascular access devices.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patients for the need for a mid-to-long-term vascular access device (VAD) to provide a reliable device for therapy utilizing evidence-based guidelines for VAD placement and care.
• Assesses patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA) for appropriate VAD need
• Assesses patient information via electronic chart reviews for indications, pertinent history, and lab values and medication administration record
• Verifies indications for VAD placement, coordinate with physicians and provide recommendations for selection of appropriate vascular access device
• Coordinates discharge planning and post-discharge follow-up for VAD's, in collaboration with inpatient hospitalists
• Provides vascular access device placement for patients in outpatient settings as appropriate
• Places and assists in maintaining the appropriate vascular access device throughout all hospital services except Pediatric patients; or refer Interventional Radiology when appropriate
• Obtains informed patient consent for PICC placement
• Performs ultrasound-guided placement of vascular access devices under sterile or surgical aseptic technique as appropriate
• Administers local anesthesia(lidocaine) during ultrasound-guided procedures as appropriate
• Utilizes PICC tip confirmation system to confirm placement of PICC line
• Follows up on Chest X-Ray to confirm PICC placement of PICC line
• Documents placement of vascular access devices in the electronic health record
• Addresses and assists medical and nursing colleagues in troubleshooting complications of vascular access devices
• Follows up on complications encountered during the PICC placement and provide recommendations for unsuccessful PICC placement
• Declots VADs or assist staff as a resource in declotting
• Provides patient reaching on Vascular access device care and maintenance
• Provides resource education to staff on vascular access devices
• Assist in writing policies and procedures related to VAD insertion, care and maintenance
• Provides staff education on VAD care and management and complication management
• Provides physician education and serve as an expert consultant to physicians on VADs
• Provides education and training on ultrasound-guided placement of vascular devices to nursing and medical colleagues
• Collects VAD data and report on number of procedures performed independently, number of complications and rate of central line-associated blood stream infections
• Participates in the development of internal quality improvement process as assigned
• Maintains knowledge and competency level related to infusion therapy
• Evaluates new VAD products introduced to the hospital and assists in training staff as appropriate
  
  

About our Health System Fyre Regional Medical Center is a 355 bed hospital located in Hickory NC and is part of

Lifepoint Health

, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to

making communities healthier

® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. Qualifications: Qualifications and requirements Experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in vascular access, critical care, or emergency settings.

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC) preferred or to be obtained within six (6) months of your hire date EEOC Statement "Frye Reginal Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."