RN Vascular Access

Overview

Are you looking to make an impact on the physical, emotional and cultural needs of patients and their families? Join our team as a Vascular Access RN at the M Health University of Minnesota Medical Center, West Bank!

This position will be working on an as needed/casual basis on the rotating day/evening shift. This will be a mix for 8/12 hour shifts depending on needs of the department. This will include call availability for PICC line placements.

Responsibilities Job Description

The Vascular Access RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient populations. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.

Assesses patient for proper vascular access placement, in pediatric and adult patients and according to UMMC, Fairview selection criteria

Capable of placing complex peripheral IV lines in all patient populations.

Competent in use of Ultrasound and other technologies for IV placement

Competent in assessment and treatment of VAD sites for all complications i.e.:

Infiltration

Phlebitis

Infection

Extravasation

Thrombosis

Precipitates

Catheter malfunctions

Mal-positioned catheters

Occlusions

Can perform and act as consultant to other health care team members in coordinating nursing interventions regarding the placement, maintenance and troubleshooting of all VAD’s.

Use of tPa to de-clot CVC’s

Lab draws from CVC’s

CVC dressing changes

Port a Cath access, de-access, and trouble shooting

Discontinuation of PICC lines

Qualifications

Required:

Current MN RN licensure

BLS for healthcare providers

Current experience in placement and at least 5 years of independent PICC and Midline Insertion experience

Current ultrasound peripheral IV experience on both adult and pediatric patients

Preferred:

BSN or higher nursing degree

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status