RN Vascular Access

About the team

The Corewell Health (CH) West Adult Vascular Access Team (VAT) is a program of registered nurses specially trained in the ultrasound guidance insertion of vascular access devices. The teams utilizes the Infusion Nurse’s Society (INS) and Michigan Appropriateness Guide to Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC) evidence-based practice standards to determine the most appropriate access for each patient. The adult VAT inserts bedside ultrasound guided peripheral IVs (PIV), midlines, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), and over the wire PICC exchanges for inpatients and outpatients at Butterworth, Blodgett and Lemmon Holten Cancer Pavilion. The adult team also supports the CH regional locations with PICC and midline insertions. Additionally, the CHGR West Adult VAT rounds daily on central venous catheters to help reduce the incidence of infection, provides education, and serves as an expert level resource for all types of IV access.

Scope of work

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing Required
• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years MI
• Registered Nurse (RN) License Required
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Nursing Operations Vascular Access - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 9am-9:30pm Days Worked Variable-Core Schedule Weekend Frequency Every third weekend

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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