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Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Full Time
- Ultrasound-Guided IV Nurse
Hours:
7am-7pm 36 hours a week
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter insertion for patients with difficult vascular access.
Assess and recommend appropriate vascular access devices based on patient needs and therapy requirements.
Utilize aseptic technique and infection prevention practices during all procedures.
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot vascular access devices.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care.
Provide education and competency training related to vascular access and ultrasound-guided IV insertion.
Document procedures, assessments, and patient outcomes accurately and timely.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access and infusion therapy.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
Job Requirements Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Certifications Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Experience Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience required.
Experience with peripheral IV insertion
Previous experience using ultrasound technology for vascular access strongly preferred.
Experience in critical care, emergency services, IV therapy, or vascular access teams preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated proficiency in ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (USGPIV) insertion.
Knowledge of vascular anatomy, infection prevention, and infusion therapy standards.
Ability to assess patients with difficult vascular access and determine appropriate access devices.
Skilled in insertion, maintenance, and troubleshooting of peripheral IVs, midlines, and PICC lines as applicable.
Ability to recognize and manage complications related to vascular access.
Strong critical thinking, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to educate patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding vascular access procedures and care.
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift in accordance with organizational policies.
Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and maintain fine motor skills required for vascular access procedures.
Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications Certification in Vascular Access (VA-BC).Experience educating staff and providing competency validation related to vascular access procedures..Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metHere at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air…
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