Nurse RN | Vascular Access PICC | Part Time

Vascular Access Nurse

Ensures coordination and continuity of patient care for adolescent through geriatric patients who have long term or difficult vascular access needs in order to maintain organized and efficient care and provide support to staff and other health care professionals. Provides consultation, direction, and education related to assigned patient population to nursing staff and other health care professionals, patients and family members.

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN degree within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.
• New hires or transfers between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, must follow the education requirements outlined in their offer letter and signed job description.
• Employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013, are grandfathered under previous requirements.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Completion of USGPIV and Power glide Midline Catheter Health Stream training within 6 months of hire or transfer.

• Certified PICC Ultrasound Inserter (CPUI).
• Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC).

• 1–2 years of practical clinical nursing experience.

• 2+ years of clinical vascular access experience.

• Knowledge of:
  • Patient care and basic human needs across the lifespan.
  • Medical terminology.
  • Aseptic techniques.
  • Acute and chronic disease processes.
  • Standard/universal precautions.
  • Anatomy and human body systems.
• Ability to recognize and respond to job-related emergencies.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to insert vascular access devices (VADs) with and without ultrasound guidance, including:
  • Review medical records for contraindications.
  • Select appropriate devices based on medications, diagnosis, current access, and expected length of IV therapy.
  • Assess vascular patency.
  • Perform insertions according to current Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.
• Ability to provide care and manage complications related to vascular access devices, including:
  • Declotting VADs.
  • Dressing changes for PICCs and other central lines.
• Ability to perform vascular access device audits, including:
  • Site assessments.
  • Limb measurements.
  • Evaluation of tubing, securement devices, and dressings.
• Ability to accurately document VAD insertions, maintenance, and related procedures in the EMR.
• Ability to educate staff, patients, and families on proper VAD use and maintenance.

• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Number of employees supervised: 0.

• None.