Vascular Access Registered Nurse

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us! 

Job Summary and Qualifications 

Supports department by facilitating the delivery of professional, specialized nursing care related to IV therapy and enteral nutrition for the comfort and well being of patients; utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide care, education and teaching related to vascular access needs; and enteral nutrition and by implementing medically prescribed interventions related to IV therapy and enteral nutrition in defined populations including Mission, Mission member hospitals, and other organizations where Mission’s services and care are provided. Performs placement of enteral feeding tube for patients utilizing an electronic feeding tube placement system. Prepares patient for enteral feeding tube placement procedure according to manufacturer’s guidelines, evidence based and Mission policies. 

What qualifications you will need: 

• Required Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required License/Certifications: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON , Certificate: BLS Healthcare Provider 
• Preferred License/Certifications: National Certification VA-BC (Vascular Access Board Certification) or CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion) within two years of hire. 
• Required Experience: Experience as Vascular Access specialist to perform difficult peripheral access on patients with limited vein access. Experience in central venous catheter care and maintenance such as dressing and needleless connector changes. Experience in trouble shooting central venous catheter occlusions and administering FDA approved fibrinolytic drug to restore central venous catheter to full function. PICC insertion experience using real time ultrasound and PICC tip location system. Ability to be cross trained to insert midline catheters in both Adults and Pediatric population. Ability to be cross trained to insert PICCs in Pediatric population. Ability to be cross trained to provide vascular access services to the surrounding Community, affiliate hospitals or other facilities as needed. Ability to be cross trained to insert feeding tubes using feeding tube tip confirmation system. Ability to be cross trained to trouble-shoot enteral feeding tube issues. 
• Preferred Experience: Experience in data collection and measuring outcomes for all vascular access procedures and enteral feeding tube procedures. 

Benefits

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 
• Wellbeing support, including  free counseling and referral services 
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence 
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling 
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing 
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts 

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 

Mission Hospital , a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence. 

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Vascular Access Registered Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.