Vascular Access RN (PICC Nurse) - Jackson, MS - Part-Time

Contractor Opportunity in Jackson, Mississippi

We are currently seeking individuals for contractor (1099) work in Jackson, Mississippi. Applicants must have one (1) year of experience placing MST lines in patient care settings.

Vascular Wellness is a clinically driven company delivering top-notch vascular access services to patients in the Central and Southeastern United States, in addition to other areas based on client needs. Our clinicians are excellent and use leading-edge techniques to provide exceptional patient outcomes in diverse settings. Using our decades of combined experience, we constantly explore ways to improve and innovate in order to better serve our communities and our workforce. Our vision is to advance healthcare and empower nurses.

Our nurses are professionals. Our clinicians are procedure-focused and spend their time dedicated to their specialty. We believe our passion for one area is a venture away from "traditional nursing." It's the best approach for our patients, our clients, and for you.

We invest in your training. It takes time and commitment to become a vascular access expert. Our orientation program focuses on each nurse's developing skill set rather than a set time it takes to get there. The training experience is unique to each new hire, and is catered to each nurse's skill set when they join the team. When our clinicians go solo, everyone is confident in their skill set to provide top-notch care. Our Administrators on Call are all RNs and are always available to answer questions, consult, or brainstorm. We encourage every clinician to continue learning advanced procedures as they grow with us.

Empowering nurses goes beyond our team. We work closely with the Boards of Nursing in each state we provide services in to expand the scope of practice for all RNs. We actively advocate on behalf of nurses and the nursing profession to empower them to provide the best and most advanced care for patients at the bedside.

We live our values. Integrity, quality, innovation, and teamwork define our approach to patient care, business, and our workforce. We hold ourselves and each other accountable for our actions. We are committed to providing the best quality training in order to provide the best quality care. We embrace what is better for our professionals and always seek areas of improvement. We are geographically dispersed yet empowered by a dedicated team and common vision.

There's a reason we're so vein! If you seek a career in specialized nursing, a departure from the "traditional nursing mindset," or increased autonomy in patient settings, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

As a part-time Vascular Access Clinician, on scheduled workdays you will travel within approximately a 160-mile (2-hour) radius of Jackson, Mississippi to provide vascular access services at the patient's bedside. As a Vascular Access Specialist, you will clinically assess the patient and recommend the best course of treatment. You will be a professional, independent member of an organized, professional team.

Knowledge and Skills

• At least one (1) year experience placing MST lines using ultrasound in patient care settings.
• Provide patient consultations for Vascular Access Device appropriateness using diagnosis, intravenous plan of therapy, prognosis, and medical/surgical history.
• Set up and perform vascular access procedures as ordered in accordance with skill set. Appropriately trained and credentialed clinicians may set up and perform basic (PICC, Midline, Peripheral IV) insertion.
• Understand and use all required infection prevention measures, including hand washing, PPE, and maximal sterile field for all insertions.
• Use ultrasound guidance for all MST insertions and difficult to visualize IV access.
• Understand and perform complete documentation and full report to appropriately licensed person caring for patient post insertion.
• Ensure compliance with all facility policies and procedures regarding medical practice, cleanliness, and COVID-19 spread control.

Compensation: $45 to $50/hr with a 3-hour guarantee if deployed, and a $8/hr on-call rate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable law.

Vascular Wellness does not accept third-party solicitations for this or any other role. Consideration is limited to candidates who apply directly.