Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor's preferred.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Minimum of 6 months nursing experience.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, valid at hire.
Experience with vascular access procedures is a plus.
Responsibilities
Provide vascular access services to patients.
Assess patients for appropriate vascular access devices in collaboration with the care team.
Place peripherally inserted central catheters and troubleshoot complications.
Document vascular access actions in the electronic health record.
Evaluate and educate staff, patients, and families on vascular access needs.
Delegate patient care tasks to ancillary personnel.
Utilize critical thinking and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Full-time schedule with 72 hours per pay period.
Night shift opportunities.
Onsite role with no remote work options.
Opportunity to precept and mentor new staff.
Full Job Description
Description
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Med Ctr of the Rockies, US:CO:Loveland
Department: MCR Iv Team
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $37.06 - $57.44 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Assesses and identifies the appropriate vascular access for patients, using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Provides vascular access services to UCHealth patients.
Assesses the patient for appropriate vascular access device(s) in collaboration with the patient care team to optimize patient care needs based on medications, access status, diagnosis, length of IV therapy, etc. Places peripherally inserted central catheters, midlines, ultrasound guided IV's or recommends alternative means of access. Troubleshoots complications with vascular access devices.
Documents vascular access information and actions in electronic health record.
Evaluates learning needs of staff, patients and/or family and provides staff, patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses, new hires, or providers.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
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