Vascular Access Nurse Flex

The Vascular Access Nurse provides critical support for all vascular access needs of inpatient and outpatient populations by vascular access assessment, planning, placement, and care for patients as assigned. Utilizing your expert nursing skills, the Vascular Access Nurse will insert peripheral and ultrasound guided IVs, manage and monitor vascular access devices to prevent infections, and continuously improve staff competencies related to line care and maintenance. This position provides an opportunity to utilize your specialized vascular access knowledge to ensure the highest quality care for our pediatric patients.

Additional Information
Department Name: CSH PICC and Vascular Access
Job Status: Flex
Shift: 12-hour shifts Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays as needed. Call Coverage

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Hourly Rate of Pay: $50.15

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience: Two (2) years of nursing experience and proficient with peripheral IV insertion and care.
• Equivalency: Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing who agree to obtain a BSN within three (3) years from their start date may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing.
• Certification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Preferred: PALS, ACLS, TNCC, USGPIV & PICC placement

Responsibilities
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Demonstrates clinical proficiency regarding the insertion and care of peripheral IV's, particularly for patients with difficult access using ultrasound guided technology when necessary.
2. Prepares and collects laboratory specimens.
3. Provides direction and oversight to the EMT- Vascular Access regarding care, prioritization, of the patient population that the Vascular Access team support.
4. Assists PICC RN in procedures as needed, proficient in setting up for sterile procedures.
5. Partners with staff nurses, providers, case managers and other team members to ensure early assessment for vascular access device selection and implementation based on the patient's plan of care.
6. Initiates appropriate education and instruction to patients and families, based upon evaluation to meet their learning needs.
7. Serves as a subject matter expert and provides consultation, education, and/or assistance to clinical care teams regarding the placement, care and maintenance of PIV's and solving vascular access related patient care problems.
8. Rounds to assess patients with central access lines and completes dressing changes.
9. Assesses patients and evaluates vascular access effectiveness, consulting with the clinical team to inform treatment and plan of care.
10. Participates in data tracking, ongoing assessment, and process improvement to ensure quality in care and services.
11. May participate in training and onboarding of less experienced PIV nurses.

Benefits Information
As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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