Metro VAT contingent position

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Vascular Access Nurse is a Registered Nurse who possesses knowledge and skills regarding vascular access device placement. The Vascular Access Nurse will demonstrate appropriate patient assessment and safe placement of a multitude of vascular devices including: peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC upper and lower extremity) midline intravenous catheter intraosseous access ultrasound guided PIV catheter central venous catheter temporary hemodialysis catheters and/or arterial line. The vascular access nurse will have experience in insertion and maintenance of these lines. The individual will serve as a clinical expert resource and consultant to hospital staff regarding IV therapy according to professional nursing practice standards specific facility policy/procedures the Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Care and the Association of Vascular Access.

Essential Job Functions

• Thorough knowledge and proficient technical ability in the use of vascular access device equipment (Ultrasound ECG based tip location device).

• Troubleshoot access dress central venous catheters as well as implanted tunneled central lines.

• Educates and/or orients new staff members and serves as an educational resource related to PICCs and IV therapy for patients family members ancillary services medical staff administrative staff and the community served by Bon Secours Mercy Health Care.

• Adheres to age specific delivery of care and the appropriate insertion of vascular access devices from the pediatric to adult populations.

• Reports quality issues regarding products and services.

• Collect and analyze data enter charges and reconcile charges as assigned.

• Will serve as a clinical expert resource and consultant to hospital staff regarding IV therapy according to professional nursing practice standards specific facility policy/procedures the Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Care and the Association of Vascular Access. Refer to Essential Job Functions.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Valid drivers license (required)

License as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (required)

ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (required)

VABC Vascular Access Board Certification (preferred required within 1 year of employment)

Education

ASN Associates of Science in Nursing (required)

BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of vascular access device placement including PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) placement midline placement and the use of ultrasound guidance for device placement. (preferred)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .