Registered Nurse - Vascular Access
Job Description
Job Description
Unit Overview: Our Vascular Access team comprises a dedicated group of nursing professionals who deliver essential clinical services to our patients. This team is highly esteemed by the nursing staff they collaborate with, reflecting their extensive experience and unwavering commitment to quality patient care. They focus on providing exceptional, family-centered support to both patients and their families.
Prior experience with IV skills is highly desirable, and candidates should possess at least 2 years of acute care experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing the insertion of peripheral intravenous catheters and PICCs for patients ranging from pediatric to adult, utilizing vascular visualization tools such as ultrasound.
- Advising staff on vascular access devices and addressing complications related to vascular access.
- Managing and maintaining vascular access devices, including clinical interventions for PICC-related issues, such as clearing occluded catheters and implementing dressing protocols for skin concerns.
- Delivering education within the unit.
- Engaging in quality improvement and process enhancement initiatives.
On-call Requirements: Not applicable.
Qualifications:
- Active RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is mandatory.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Relevant experience in the specific clinical area is necessary, with variations depending on the unit.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Health Care Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Plans (403b)
- Insurance Options (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term Disability)
- Paid Time Off
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- We promote professional growth and development opportunities.
- We prioritize the happiness and value of our nursing staff.
- We provide structured preceptorships and ongoing education.
- We are dedicated to maintaining favorable patient-to-nurse ratios.
- Our team culture stands out from other healthcare facilities.
- We have invested significantly in safe patient handling and mobility equipment.
- Nurses have a strong voice through our shared governance model.
About the Location:
Situated in Burlington, the cultural center of Vermont, our area offers all the conveniences of a vibrant small city, along with premier skiing and snowboarding opportunities (with six ski resorts within an hour's drive from downtown). Burlington provides a variety of activities for relaxation, from Nordic skiing to mountain biking and backcountry touring.
The city boasts a lively food and music scene, catering to all age groups. Recognized as the ‘Healthiest City in the USA’ by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Burlington excels in exercise rates and maintains low levels of obesity, diabetes, and other health-related issues.
We offer an unparalleled quality of life in Burlington, making it an attractive place to live. With enticing signing bonuses and relocation support, relocating to Vermont is an appealing choice.