Clinical Nurse Vascular Access

Position Overview

Clinical Nurse, Vascular Access – full‑time (0.9 FTE) and part‑time (0.6 FTE) night shift (7 pm‑8:30 am) at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Thomas Campus, Phoenix. Provide vascular access services across hospital and outpatient clinics.

• Perform PICC line insertions, ultrasound‑guided IV placements, and blood draws.
• Provide vascular access services for pediatric patients; collaborate with providers regarding orders.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, document patient progress, and share with healthcare team.
• Ensure compliance with medication, storage, documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with patient care team and families; participate in care rounds and conferences.
• Mentor students and new employees; deliver orientation and education regarding unit policies.
• Execute miscellaneous related duties as requested.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current AZ RN license or valid compact state license applicable to Arizona.
• Minimum one year of credentialed/licensed nursing experience; experience in vascular access, ICU, CVICU, ER, or trauma settings preferred.
• Strong critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ultrasound‑guided IV experience required; pediatric experience preferred.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association;
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Valid educational credentials: ADN, BSN, or Nursing Diploma;
  Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in RN‑to‑BSN program strongly preferred.

• Fine motor skills, hearing, pushing/pulling, reaching, standing, stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling, walking, near vision, far vision, color discrimination, using keyboard/mouse, lifting up to 35 lbs frequently and more occasionally.
• Occupational exposure to airborne communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, fumes/airborne particles, radiation exposure, and toxic or caustic chemicals.