Vascular Access Nurse (Non-Exempt)

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

The Vascular Access Nurse is responsible for using the Nursing Process to meet the needs of patients according to professional standards of nursing care. This Registered Nurse has been trained and is credentialed to successfully insert midline catheters, Accu catheters, and ultrasound guided peripherally inserted catheter under the guidelines of an approved Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter education course. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the applicable state of practice.
• Experience: Minimum of one year intravenous insertion experience and completion of a course in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter and extended duration peripherally inserted catheter instruction with a minimum of 5 successful insertions under the supervision of a credentialed PICC inserter and completion of competency checklist.
• Certifications:
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Completion of an approved Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter education course.
• Other:
  • Fundamental computer skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrates Mercy Values of Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Compassionate Service, and Excellence.
  • Is responsive to and addresses complaints of or the appearance of pain in patients.
  • Annual performance of minimum fifty (50) successful PICC insertions per year, or skills reverification.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
  • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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