Vascular Access RN

Job Title & Specialty Area

Vascular Access RN

Vascular Access

Dallas

FT Nights

On‑Site

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting‑edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well‑being.

Our dedication to promoting children’s health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

The Vascular Access Nurse functions within the scope of RN licensure to provide direct patient care as the expert in establishing and maintaining optimum venous access. The Vascular Access Nurse evaluates patients for, and places peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV), ultrasound‑guided PIVs, midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in our pediatric populations. In addition, the Vascular Access Nurse provides education to staff and families on vessel health and catheter care/maintenance.

• Assess patients with difficult access or need for long term IV therapy for appropriate vascular access device (VAD)
• Work with staff nurses, physicians, case managers and other team members to insure early assessment for vascular access selection and implementation
• Participate in Vascular Access education with patient, family members and staff
• Review physician's order
• Obtain consent as needed
• Review medical records for any contraindications of peripheral vascular access
• Determine the best vascular access device for the patient based on medications, current access status, diagnoses, length of IV therapy, etc.
• Place said VAD (PICC, Midline, Peripheral) or recommend alternate means of access
• Report directly to patient’s primary nurse and charge nurse or physician, if necessary
• Troubleshoot complications of VADs or assist staff in troubleshooting
• Assist with or help direct occlusion management of IVADs
• Place difficult peripheral IV’s with or without ultrasound as needed
• Provide staff education on care and management, complication management, and infection prevention
• Document completely and accurately in the patient’s permanent medical record
• Request further clarification of unclear orders. Seek assistance from supervisors when needed
• Perform routine daily tasks such as cleaning equipment per hospital guidelines and maintaining tidy environment
• Remove access devices when they are no longer needed
• Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and medications required for treatments or procedures
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families during treatments or procedures

• Registered Nurse

• At least 3 years Job‑related experience. Req‑Must have worked on Vascular Access team as Vascular Access RN;
  Must have experience starting lines
• At least 5 years Pediatric acute care experience. Pref
• At least 1 year Vascular access experience. Pref

• Four‑year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience BSN required

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Upon Hire Req
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire Req
• Venous Access - Board Certified (VA‑BC) - within 2 years Req
• PALS certification (within 6 months of hire) 180 Days Req

• Requires in‑depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Solves complex…