Vascular Access Specialist - Part time

Pediatric Vascular Access Specialist

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

The person in this role provides the service of vascular access to pediatric patients that require intravenous (IV) therapy through peripheral IV starts, including long PIV and midline catheters.

The Vascular Access Team functions with demonstrated expertise in providing care and/or consultation to pediatric patients hospital-wide requiring peripheral venous access. The Vascular Access Team is a recognized resource in providing guidance in line management, teaching and continuity planning of children with peripheral venous lines.

• Onsite at Children's Wisconsin main hospital campus
• Part time 24 hrs per week
• 12 hour shifts (days)
• Every 3rd weekend
• Holiday rotation

Education:

• Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR respiratory therapy required

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience with PIV placement required
• Direct pediatric patient care experience in ER, acute care, or critical care preferred
• Previous experience with ultrasound guided line placement preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin
• OR
• License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 180 Days required

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.