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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - IV Resource Specialist - IV Resource Team
Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893 delivering high-quality compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Centera 188-bed DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center Level II Special Care Nursery and Magnet designation for nursing excellencewe offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners our multi-specialty group spans 70 practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts providing coordinated patient-centered care to thousands each year.
The IV Resource Specialist assesses and evaluates patients health status related to vascular access and IV therapy needs. This role performs advanced vascular access procedures including midline and PICC placements using ultrasound and visualization technology. The specialist develops individualized care plans collaborates closely with clinical teams and provides education to nursing staff and community partners. This position reports directly to the IV Resource Coordinator.
Identify patients requiring advanced vascular access.
Provide recommendations to healthcare teams on appropriate vascular access strategies.
Evaluate patients ongoing vascular access needs.
Maintain current knowledge of Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Practice.
Demonstrate competence in advanced vascular access techniques and device care.
Perform ultrasound-guided midline and PICC line placements.
Utilize vein visualization technologies.
Document assessments interventions and recommendations in the medical record.
Complete appropriate interventions identified during surveillance rounds.
Provide formal and informal education to clinical staff and community partners.
Communicate effectively with patients families and healthcare staff.
Maintain expert-level peripheral IV placement skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). BSN required by 2029 or within 10 years for RNs hired after 2019
Required:
Current NH RN licensure
Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) certification within 1 year of hire
Preferred:
Intravenous Nurses Certification Corporation certification
Three years of related nursing experience
Experience operating ultrasound technology for midline and PICC line placement
Experience performing expert peripheral IV insertions
Experience utilizing vein visualization technology
Experience documenting clinical assessments interventions and recommendations in the medical record
Experience educating clinical staff on vascular access practices
Experience functioning independently and prioritizing vascular access needs
Abilities:
Ability to achieve competency in the following:
Within 30 days:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Within 90 days:
Peripheral catheter insertion
Midline catheter insertion
Ultrasound-guided PICC insertion
PICC tip confirmation using current technology
Implanted port access and care
Central line care
Why Youll Love Us:
Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet-designated hospital.
Comprehensive health dental prescription and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Competitive pay with opportunities for career growth.
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Education support and paid training programs to support continued professional development.
Work Shift:
Day/ eveningSolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation disability status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Southern New Hampshire Health - Premier medical center and a network of over 400 providers in more than 50 convenient locations.