RN Vascular Access

Overview

Fairview Health Services is searching for hard-working RN looking for an exciting career in our lively Surgical Specialties Unit located at our Edina, Minnesota campus. Our Vascular Access Team serves a high acuity, diverse population of both surgical and medical patients, while partnering with an expert multidisciplinary team.

Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.

The Vascular Access Team RN is responsible for troubleshooting and placing all types of vascular access devices managing the care vascular access of the young adult, adult or older patient experiencing vascular needs. The Vascular Access RN is responsible to the Nurse Manager for assigned Vascular Access Team.

About This Position:

• Complex Patient Population

• Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth and Development

• Continuous Learning Opportunities

• Stimulating Work Environment

• Making a Difference for People in Our Communities

This position is a casual RN position.

Responsibilities Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.

Assesses patient for proper vascular access placement according to system and site selection criteria

Places complex peripheral IV lines in all adult and pediatric patient populations.

Uses Ultrasound and other technologies for IV placement.

Based on site role expectation may independently place PICC lines: Ultrasound,

Modified Seldinger Technique, Navigational devices and ECG.

Assess and treat VAD sites for all complications such as: Infiltration, Phlebitis, Infection,

Extravasation, Thrombosis, Precipitates, Catheter malfunctions, Mal-positioned catheters or Occlusions.

Performs and acts as expert resource to other health care team members in coordinating nursing interventions regarding the placement, maintenance and troubleshooting of all VAD's such as:

• Use of TPS to de-clot CVC's

• Lab draws from CVC's

• CVC dressing changes

• Port a Cath access, de-access, and trouble shooting

• Discontinuation of PICC lines

Demonstrates care and compassion for patients resulting in a high quality outcome and positive patient experience. Works to assure the patient's comfort is enhanced. Involves family or support system to the greatest extent possible and based on the patient's preferences.

Teaches/trains staff and patients in the care and maintenance of all vascular access devices/VAD.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BLS for Health Care Provider

• RN MN License

• Two years of recent vascular access experience

• Ability to independently complete PICC line, Midline insertions and ultrasound guided IV insertions upon hire.

• Specific Adult and/or Pediatric experienced based on population served.

Preferred

• BSN or higher RN degree

• Current certification from Infusion Nurses Society or Association of Vascular Access

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: ~~~

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.