RN Vascular Access Specialist per diem with weekends in rotation

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

The VAST RN coordinates and directs patient care in the vascular access forum along with team leaders on the clinical floor. Assesses plans implements and evaluates psychosocial physical and general aspects of care needs of patients and families. Communicates with providers as needed about patients condition to assure prompt timely patient care and interventions and participates in performance improvement activities responding to house wide needs. Vascular access staff coordinates scheduling and patient care assignments in a timely manner. VAST is available at any time during the workday to place and or evaluate vascular access devices and determine their appropriate use. VAST is highly flexible with excellent critical thinking skills and can complete various job assignments in a timely manner as a team player. VAST educates to all disciplines and as such the need to be willing to teach is a must.

Essential Duties:

• Part of a teambut will be working autonomously fromothers on the team throughout the hospital and outpatient areas to select and insert vascular access devices (from peripheral intravenous catheters deep access catheters midlines central lines arterial lines and dialysis catheters) care for and maintain those lines including trouble shooting and implementation of interventions to reduce complications.
• Responsible and accountable for knowledge and care of all equipment utilized by the VAST and communication tools necessary to operate as a member of the team and hospital systems.
• Educates to all disciplines (CNA RN Medical providers and associate professionals) and as such the need to be willing to teach and maintain a professional demeanor is a must.
• Highly flexible and autonomous with excellent critical thinking skills and can complete various job assignments in a timely manner as a team leader.
• Ability to critical think and may be asked to utilize skills outside of vascular access for patient care purposes.
• Be part of the team for collection of QA/QI and function within the team to recommend positive changes that moves the team forward.
• Be available as helping hands if vascular needs are complete

Education and Experience:

• Current Licensure in State of Maine or Nursing Licensure Compact of States where applicable to practice (with Maine RN License pending).
• Peripheral I.V. experience preferred.
• Current BCLS and ACLS.
• Vascular Access Board Certified Required within 2 years of hire
• Maintain minimum of 5 CEUs in vascular access annually with a total of 30 every 3 years
• Advanced training in anatomy and physiology of the vascular system
• Completion of fundamentals of vascular access course within 6 months of hire
• Proficient in ECG interpretation

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

• I am creating a warming caring and non-judgmental environment
• I am actively listening and seeking information
• I am honest truthful and consistent
• I am respectful treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
• I am serving as a role model taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
• I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

• Serve as the champion of the patient and team member experience by providing an A experience to every patient and team member every day
• Self-motivated able to follow directionsand perform assigned duties as well as function autonomously within their scope of practice.
• Professional level of verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to use computers and other technical systems required to perform job functions
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• Understanding of Cerner systems
• Stand walk or sit for extended periods of time
• Exert/Lift up to 50lbs force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs of force frequently and/or up to 10lbs constantly
• Effectively and professionally communicate to the patient care team
• Scope of practice must include the placement of all vascular access devices (peripheral catheters arterial catheters and central lines

Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team member with other staff throughout the hospital.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity we look forward to reviewing your application!