Provides vascular access, care, maintenance and evaluation of vascular access sites and vascular access devices for specific patients.

Education:
Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. For all nurses hired after 2012, Bachelor’s degree required within 3 years of start date.
Licensures/Certifications:
• High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection
• Analytical skills appropriate to resolve complex patient care problems, and prepare comprehensive plans of care.
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn new techniques including the usage of Modified Seldinger Technique with a wire and scalpel and portable ultrasound
• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• High level clinical communication skills with physicians and other clinical staff
• Willingness to maintain and improve knowledge level related to vascular access with seminars, magazines, books

· Healthcare Provider CPR biennial

Experience:
Three years experience as a Registered Nurse with demonstrated competence in placement of peripheral IV catheters.
Skills:
• High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection
• Analytical skills appropriate to resolve complex patient care problems, and prepare comprehensive plans of care.
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn new techniques including the usage of Modified Seldinger Technique with a wire and scalpel and portable ultrasound
• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• High level clinical communication skills with physicians and other clinical staff
• Willingness to maintain and improve knowledge level related to vascular access with seminars, magazines, books

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assess patients with regard to vascular access need based on diagnosis, medication regime, medical history and length of stay.
• Recognizes abnormal conditions or potential problems and takes appropriate action and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Implements physician’s orders according to needs and established nursing policies and procedures. Contact physicians for medical orders to discuss placement of a mid to long term
• VAD
• Performs IV starts, phlebotomy associated with IV starts and placements of extended dwell catheters proficiently.
• Place peripherally inserted central lines
• Troubleshoot difficult complications of VAD’s or assist staff in troubleshooting
• Declot VAD’s or assist staff as a resource in declotting
• Place difficult peripheral catheters
• Provide patient teaching regarding to PICC line care and maintenance
• Available as a resource for accessing and/or de-accessing implanted ports
• Maintains detailed medical records pertaining to the patient care rendered.
• Documents procedures, outcomes and complications appropriately.
• Evaluates patient response to care provided and informs health care team of changes in condition.
• As needed, provides 1:1 education of staff with regard to all aspects of vascular access assessment, insertion, care and maintenance. Follows up with unit manager if there is repeated lack of response from specific staff.
• Participate in quality assurance programs/audits to promote efficient and quality patient care.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$31.25 - $48.02

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.