Registered NURSE- Vascular Access Team - Adult and Pediatric Population

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michigan medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our strategic principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

• provide expert level of direct nursing care related to vascular access services (vas), includes evaluation, pre/post venous access, device placement and monitoring.
• provide vascular access care across all age populations.
  support and comply with the infusion nurses society (ins) standards of practice and maintain the quality of venous access care.
• facilitate communication among members of the health care team; provide consultation and resources for all vas customers.
• active participation on committees within the department.

• current license to practice nursing in the state of michigan
• three (3) or more years of recent rn nursing experience
• minimum of one (1) year or more of continuous, active/current clinical experience performing ultrasound guidance for piv insertion as a regular, primary duty in present role. Candidates who have not utilized this skill actively within the past 12 months will not be considered.
• must function independently in a collaborative environment
• ability to assess appropriateness of vascular access devices and prioritize workload
• two (2) or more years of active, current practice piv insertion experience

requirements include constant standing and walking; transporting and pushing of equipment & ultrasound machines; frequent bending and twisting at patient bedsides.

in order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

• certification in infusion nursing and/or vascular access
• bsn
• one (1) or more years of current picc and midline insertion
• active member of a vascular access related professional organization
• vascular access team nursing experience including adult and pediatric patient populations
• recent experience specializing in advanced intravenous therapy access and skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills

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michigan medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the u-m medical school in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world‑class institution. Work at michigan medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

what benefits can you look forward to?
nursing at michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

charge nurse differential- $1.00 / hour

the benefit package includes:

• excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
• robust tuition and certification support programs
• large offering of no cost ces and professional development for advancement