What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Access Nurse 1+ yr exp req position at ProVasc Solutions Inc?
About us
ProVasc Solutions Inc is the leading Vascular Access Company in IL and has been in business for more than 25 years.
ProVasc Solutions Inc, is currently hiring for a full-time Vascular Access Nurse to join our well established and growing company for our Central IL and NE St Louis area.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with Illinois and Missouri License.
- Proficient in PICC Line, Midline and PIV Insertions.
- Critical thinking and assessment skills related to vascular access device selection.
- Good clinical communication skills with physicians and other clinical staff
- Willingness to maintain and improve knowledge level related to vascular access
- Flexible with work hours
- Valid and unrestricted Drivers License.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses patients with difficult access or need for long term IV therapy for appropriate vascular access device.
- Works with staff nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners and other team members to ensure early assessment for VAD selection and implementation.
- Reviews physicians order.
- Obtains consent.
- Reviews medical records for any contraindications of peripheral vascular access.
- Determines the best vascular access device for the patient based on medications, current access stays, diagnoses, length of IV therapy and etc.
- Places said vascular access device, (PICC, Midline, Peripheral) or recommends alternate means of access.
- Reports directly to patients primary nurse and charge nurse or physician, if necessary.
- Troubleshoots difficult complications of VAD's or assists staff in troubleshooting.
- Declot VAD's or assists staff as a resource in declotting
- Complication management
- Document completed and accurately in the patients permanent medical record.
Ideal candidate must have at least 1 year experience in one of the following positions-
Piccline Nurse - Vascular Access Nurse
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Piccline/Midline Insertions: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $80,000