RN Vascular Access

Responsibilities/Job Description:

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

Schedule

This position will be working a 0.7 FTE (56 hours every two weeks) on a rotating day/eve shift. Working 8 or 12 hour shifts and every third weekend.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act.

The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.

Responsibilities* Assesses patient for proper vascular access device placement according to system and site selection criteria.

• Places complex peripheral IV lines in neonate, pediatric, and adult patient populations.
• Uses Ultrasound and other technologies for IV placement.
• Ability to independently complete PICC line insertions and ultrasound guided IV insertions within 6 months of hire.
• Based on site role expectation may independently place PICC lines using ultrasound, Modified Seldinger Technique, navigational devices, and ECG.
• Assess and treat for all vascular access device related complications such as: Infiltration, Phlebitis, Infection, Extravasation, Thrombosis, Precipitates, Catheter malfunctions, Malpositioned catheters or Occlusions.
• Performs and acts as expert resource to other health care team members in coordinating nursing interventions regarding the placement, maintenance and troubleshooting of all VAD’s such as:
• Use of alteplase to restore patency of CVC
• Performing phlebotomy peripherally or from CVC
• CVC dressing changes
• Port a Cath access, de-access, and trouble shooting
• Discontinuation of CVC
• Demonstrates care and compassion for patients resulting in a high-quality outcome and positive patient experience. Works to assure the patient’s comfort is maximized. Involves family or support system to the greatest extent possible and based on the patient’s preferences.
• Teaches/trains staff and patients in the care and maintenance of all vascular access devices/VAD.

Required Qualifications* MN Registered Nurse (RN) License

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
• 2 years of recent vascular access experience – OR – 3 years of related nursing experience
• Experience placing peripheral IV catheters
• Obtain certification from Certification from Infusion Nurses Society (INS) or Association of Vascular Access (AVA) within 2 years post hire in the department

Preferred Qualifications* Bachelors Degree in Nursing

• Current Ultrasound Guided PIV experience NICUand/or Pediatric
• Certification from Infusion Nurses Society (INS) or Association of Vascular Access (AVA)

Qualifications:

$44.68- $74.32 Hourly