What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Vascular Access position at Fairview Health Services?
Are you looking to make an impact on the physical, emotional and cultural needs of pediatric patients and their families? Join our team as a Vascular Access RN at the M Health University of Minnesota Medical Center!
Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, we deliver a broad range of programs from surgery, imaging and neonatal and pediatric intensive care to cardiac and oncology (cancer care) services and blood and marrow and organ transplantation.
We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation/sick time, pension, 403(b) plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program and more. Check out more of our benefits information here: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/tcmnarn
This position will be working 56 hours every two weeks on the evening shift, and every third weekend.
Responsibilities Job Description
The Vascular Access RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient populations. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.
- Assesses patient for proper vascular access placement, in pediatric patients and according to UMMC, Fairview selection criteria
- Capable of placing complex peripheral IV lines in all patient populations.
- Competent in use of Ultrasound and other technologies for IV placement
- Competent in assessment and treatment of VAD sites for all complications i.e.:
- Infiltration
- Phlebitis
- Infection
- Extravasation
- Thrombosis
- Precipitates
- Catheter malfunctions
- Mal-positioned catheters
- Occlusions
- Can perform and act as consultant to other health care team members in coordinating nursing interventions regarding the placement, maintenance and troubleshooting of all VAD’s.
- Use of tPa to de-clot CVC’s
- Lab draws from CVC’s
- CVC dressing changes
- Port a Cath access, de-access, and trouble shooting
- Discontinuation of PICC lines
Qualifications
Required:
Current MN RN licensure
BLS for healthcare providers
Minimum of 6 months of ultrasound guided PIV placement experience
Preferred:
BSN or higher nursing degree
Pediatric and NICU experience
PICC Placement experience
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
