RN Acute Vascular Access Team-Radiology-Lutheran

Overview

Shift: Part Time; Monday-Friday 6:30am-4pm, 3 days per week.

The Vascular Access Team (VAT) RN is an individual, through didactic and supervised practice, has acquired the skill and knowledge necessary for the practice of peripheral IV, PICC and midline placement, troubleshooting and care. The (VAT) RN will assess patients for proper vascular access according to evidence based practice and use ultrasound and other technologies for intravenous placement. The VAT RN will assess and treat vascular access device (VAD) sites for all complications and perform appropriate documentation to support procedures. The VAT RN will perform and act as a consultant to other health care team members regarding the placement, maintenance and troubleshooting of all VAD's. The VAT RN will be a resource for staff, patients and their families in the care and maintenance of all vascular access devices. The VAT RN is responsible for the fiscal viability of the vascular access program by entering the charges for the insertion, properly utilizing equipment, using time productively, and thoroughly collecting data. The VAT RN may be cross trained to support other nursing functions.

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

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Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Consistently utilizes a holistic approach(considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Provides proper explanation of procedures to patients, their families, and others as needed to insure the patients understanding of the procedure to be performed.
• Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination while assisting Physicians with procedures and treatment that require professional nursing skills.
• Assists in the transfer of critically ill patients, cares for emergency room, or ICU patients when staffing allows.
• Demonstrates skill in using monitors, infusion pumps, pacemakers, oxygen equipment, and respirators.
• Informs and prepares patients and family for special procedures. Does patient teaching.
• Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the Radiology Department. Covers call and rotates shifts to insure proper coverage of Radiology.
• Administer medications for pre-op, sedation, or pain relief and monitors patient condition as ordered. Initiates appropriate intervention for contrast reaction, hypotensive episodes, and codes as needed.
• Performs adult/pediatric urinary catheterization as required.
• Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, DIA, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Complete Bard Vascular Access Insertion competency within 6 months

Experience:

• 1 year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency
• Critical Care experience preferred

Other:

• Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.