RN Vascular Access - PICC PRN

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RN Vascular Access Therapist /PICC

******* EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ******

PRN Available for Flexible Scheduling Needs

Two Years EXPERIENCE REQUIRED with PICC / Vascular Access 

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Lukes our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) RN Vascular Access IV Therapist PRN to join our healthcare family.

At HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Lukes, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our RN Vascular Access IV Therapist PRN opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Vascular Access Team (VAT) RN applies advanced knowledge of the vascular system, vascular access devices (VADs), and VAD insertion techniques to establish intravenous access for pediatric and adult patients.

Responsibilities:

The VAT RN critically assesses each patient’s medical history, present health status, and proposed course of treatment to ensure the appropriate VAD is selected. When selection questions arise, the VAT RN works collaboratively with ordering providers to clarify vascular access needs. Prior to VAD placement, the VAT RN performs a physical examination of the insertion site. The VAT RN utilizes expert-level vascular ultrasound/sonography skills and aseptic or sterile techniques to insert VADs at the bedside or in procedural areas. During insertion of advanced lines such as peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), the VAT RN monitors the patient’s electrocardiograph readings for signs of device malposition or procedure intolerance. As applicable following device placement, the VAT RN selects the appropriate method of imaging to verify tip placement, interprets imaging results in compliance with the VAT RN scope of practice, and issues nursing orders for line use. The VAT RN also provides consultation services for malfunctioning VADs, as well as VAD use and maintenance education to staff and patients.

All insertion and troubleshooting activities are documented by the VAT RN per the organization’s policies and procedures. The VAT RN also enters charges in the hospital’s documentation system to ensure appropriate billing of devices and VAT procedures.

The VAT RN is responsible for VAD-related core measures affecting quality, patient safety, and reimbursement, including Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs). In the event a CLABSI develops following VAD insertion by the VAT, the VAT RN collaborates with Infection Prevention for event analysis and corrective actions.

What qualifications you will need:

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse and BLS – Healthcare provider certification are required. ACLS and PALS within 3 months of hire.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
• Experience: Two years bedside clinical RN experience is required. Two years VAT RN experience
• Special Qualifications: Must demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members. Experience with ultrasound is preferred. Must demonstrate proficiency in ultrasound guided vascular access techniques within 6 months of hire. Must complete VAD insertion competencies as per organization policies and procedures prior to inserting devices independently/without the supervision of a VAT RN preceptor.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL). P/SL has been meeting the healthcare needs of patients and their families from across the Rocky Mountain region for more than 140 years. Included on the P/SL campus is Rocky Mountain Children’s, a dedicated pediatric hospital, making the campus the only tertiary/quaternary combined pediatric and adult hospital in this region. P/SL is home to an award-winning cancer program including the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, a solid organ transplant program, and complex orthopedics. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than 1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than 400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Vascular Access IV Therapist PRN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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