RN Vascular Access

Overview:

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

Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, we deliver a broad range of programs from surgery, imaging and neonatal and pediatric intensive care to cardiac and oncology (cancer care) services and blood and marrow and organ transplantation.

We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation/sick time, pension, 403(b) plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program and more. Check out more of our benefits information here: (url removed)

This position will be working 56 hours every two weeks on the evening shift, and every third weekend.

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 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

Minimum of 6 months of ultrasound guided PIV placement experience

Preferred:

BSN or higher nursing degree

Pediatric and NICU experience

PICC Placement experience

Permanent