Clinical Nurse Vascular Access PRN

Additional Information About the Role

Hours for this position are Days and Nights. The Vascular Access Service provides care to both inpatient and outpatient populations at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

The team utilizes both traditional IV insertion techniques and advanced ultrasound-guided technology to place peripheral IVs (PIVs), midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines). Training is provided during orientation to develop competency in the use of ultrasound for vascular access device placement.

In addition to device insertion, nurses assess, maintain, and troubleshoot vascular access devices, including restoring catheter patency through evidence-based interventions such as declotting occluded lines and addressing mechanical or positional issues.

This role offers opportunities for advancement through higher RN Career Ladder levels, with corresponding percentage-based salary increases aligned with expanded responsibilities and role progression.

• Ultrasound-guided PIV experience is required
• No call requirements
• Additional Preferred Requirements
• PICC experience is preferred
• If no PICC experience, the individual will be utilized for PIV only
• Day / Night rotate
• 3 – 12 hour shifts per 6 week pay period

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The department consists of specialty-trained RNs, over 50% certified in the specialty, who place IV catheters into the central vascular system of the body, the heart, via ultrasound technology, in a minimally invasive procedure. Nurses are also skilled at difficult peripheral IV placement, implanted venous port access, care and maintenance, and intraosseous needle placement. Staff are also involved in teaching nurses, MDs, and others.

They participate in the Vascular Access Policy and Procedures for the Hospital and in choosing products needed for our use. The department is open 24/7, 365 days a year.

Role

Purpose:

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

• Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family, or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assesses patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

• Education:
  
  Nursing Diploma/Associate’s
• Experience:
  
  None
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  None
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  RN

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience:
  
  Less than 2 years

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer.