Vascular Access Nurse

At Griffin Hospital, we are dedicated to providing personalized, humanistic, consumer-driven healthcare in an exceptional healing environment. We strive to make all people feel valued and appreciated. We provide safe, high-quality, person-centered care, and we build and sustain partnerships within our organization and in the communities we serve.

Griffin is recognized for having industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and has received numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. It is the only hospital to be named on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 10 consecutive years, has been named a “World’s Best Hospital” by Newsweek for 4 consecutive years, and was named by the LOWN institute as the most socially responsible hospital in the state of Connecticut.

Set in a small suburban community, Griffin Hospital offers nurses who are just getting started room to grow and learn, and experienced nurses a place to develop leadership skills and be appreciated for their knowledge and passion.

Job Summary:

A Vascular Access Nurse provides access to a patient’s circulatory system through the insertion of a Vascular Access Device (VAD). A VAD can range from IVs, Peripheral IVs (PIVs), and Midlines, contained in the arms, all the way to Central Venous Catheters (CVCs), including Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs).

Required Experience:

Ideal candidates have experience with vascular line placement as well as care and maintenance.

• Five year’s nursing experience
• Two year’s experience in PICC/Midline Insertions
• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Provide patient consultations for Vascular Access Device appropriateness using diagnosis, intravenous plan of therapy, prognosis, and medical/surgical history.
• Follows the national Standards of Practice set by the Infusion Nurses Society.
• 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.
• Use ultrasound guidance when appropriate for VAD access.
• Understand and perform complete documentation and full report to the licensed personnel caring for the patient post-insertion.
• Ensure compliance with all facility policies and procedures regarding clinical practice and infection control.
• Troubleshoots/declots obstructed central line catheters.
• Monitors PICC/Midline and educates staff on prevention of line infection and routine care.
• Submits surveillance data for Quality and Infection Control.
• Provides infusion consultation services to enhance the intravenous skills of the nursing staff through bedside teaching, central line troubleshooting, and consultation on any infusion therapy questions.
• Teaches patients and staff how to care for the line.

Abilities:

• Understand the Nurse Practice Act in the state of practice.
• Work independently and provide comprehensive reporting within a group.
• Adapt to new environments and techniques.
• Communicate and teach with excellence.
• Willingly maintain and improve knowledge level related to vascular access with seminars, magazines, books, and more.
• Remain aware of situations with a focus on patient and client experience.
• Maintain a positive professional demeanor, with strong self-evaluation skills.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled