What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Vascular Access position at Regions Hospital?
Regions Hospital is looking to hire an exceptional, patient focused Vascular Access Nurse to join our team and make a difference for our patients and our community. This position performs placement of peripherally inserted central lines (PICC) and Midlines under the order of a physician. Performs other procedures related to PICC management including PICC removal, PICC declotting, dressing application/care and troubleshooting. Assesses and identifies patients for whom a PICC is indicated. Participates in performance improvement activities related to PICC practices and performs other duties as assigned.
We are known for saving lives in our Level I Trauma Center, and our nursing staff are key to the exceptional care we provide each patient. Our Professional Nursing Practice Model offers patient and family-centered care that maintains an unwavering focus on what matters most: caring and healing at the patient's bedside. As a nursing professional you will be empowered to manage your clinical practice and working environment through our Shared Governance Model, which focuses on evidence-based nursing practice. Our award-winning programs give our patients and their families a place of comfort and healing. We are proud of the care we give each and every patient.
Work Schedule: 0.70 Night shift. All 8 hour shifts. Every other weekend rotation.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an associate, baccalaureate or master's degree program in Nursing
- 2 years of direct patient care in a med/surg setting in acute care
- 2 years of experience in infusion delivery
- Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota
- CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Infusion RN (CRNI) or Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC)
Benefits:
Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.