Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.50 - $55.25 / hour
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Job Summary and QualificationsPosition Summary:
The Vascular Access Team (VAT) RN applies advanced knowledge of the vascular system, vascular access devices (VADs), and VAD insertion techniques to establish intravenous access for pediatric and adult patients.
Responsibilities:
The VAT RN critically assesses each patient's medical history, present health status, and proposed course of treatment to ensure the appropriate VAD is selected. When selection questions arise, the VAT RN works collaboratively with ordering providers to clarify vascular access needs. Prior to VAD placement, the VAT RN performs a physical examination of the insertion site. The VAT RN utilizes expert-level vascular ultrasound/sonography skills and aseptic or sterile techniques to insert VADs at the bedside or in procedural areas. During insertion of advanced lines such as peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), the VAT RN monitors the patient's electrocardiograph readings for signs of device malposition or procedure intolerance. As applicable following device placement, the VAT RN selects the appropriate method of imaging to verify tip placement, interprets imaging results in compliance with the VAT RN scope of practice, and issues nursing orders for line use. The VAT RN also provides consultation services for malfunctioning VADs, as well as VAD use and maintenance education to staff and patients.
All insertion and troubleshooting activities are documented by the VAT RN per the organization's policies and procedures. The VAT RN also enters charges in the hospital's documentation system to ensure appropriate billing of devices and VAT procedures.
The VAT RN is responsible for VAD-related core measures affecting quality, patient safety, and reimbursement, including Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs). In the event a CLABSI develops following VAD insertion by the VAT, the VAT RN collaborates with Infection Prevention for event analysis and corrective actions.
What qualifications you will need:- Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse and BLS - Healthcare provider certification are required. ACLS and PALS within 3 months of hire.
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
- Experience: Two years bedside clinical RN experience is required. Two years VAT RN experience is preferred.
- Special Qualifications: Must demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members. Experience with ultrasound is preferred. Must demonstrate proficiency in ultrasound guided vascular access techniques within 6 months of hire. Must complete VAD insertion competencies as per organization policies and procedures prior to inserting devices independently/without the supervision of a VAT RN preceptor.
BenefitsHCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN Vascular Access Team VAT opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.
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