RN Vascular Access

Vascular Access Nurse

The Vascular Access Nurse provides critical support for all vascular access needs of inpatient and outpatient populations by vascular access assessment, planning, placement, and care for patients as assigned. Utilizing your expert nursing skills, the Vascular Access Nurse will insert peripheral and ultrasound guided IVs, manage and monitor vascular access devices to prevent infections, and continuously improve staff competencies related to line care and maintenance. This position provides an opportunity to utilize your specialized vascular access knowledge to ensure the highest quality care for our pediatric patients.

Department: PICC and Vascular Access

Position Status: Full-time, eligible for benefits

Shift: Night shift; 7:00pm-7:30am Every 3rd weekend rotation, holiday rotation

Salary Information: Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $40.26 to $60.39

Duties & Responsibilities

• Places and maintains peripheral IVs, including using ultrasound guidance for patients with difficult access.
• Helps track data and supports process improvements to improve care.
• May help train new nurses on IV placement and care.
• Prepares and collects blood and other lab specimens.
• Supports EMT–Vascular Access staff by helping prioritize patient care needs.
• Assists the PICC RN with procedures and helps set up sterile fields.
• Works with nurses, providers, and other team members to choose the right vascular access devices based on the patient's care plan.
• Teaches patients and families about vascular access care based on their needs.
• Provides guidance and answers questions for staff about IV placement and care.
• Checks on patients with central lines and changes dressings as needed.
• Assesses IV site effectiveness and works with the care team to make updates to the treatment plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience: Two (2) years of nursing experience and proficient with peripheral IV insertion and care.
• Equivalency: Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing who agree to obtain a BSN within three (3) years from their start date may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing.
• Licenses & Certifications: BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. Registered Nurse.

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement: It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.