Vascular Access Registered Nurse

Vascular Access Registered NurseThe Vascular Access Registered Nurse provides expert peripheral intravenous (PIV), PICC line placements and other vascular access related tasks. This includes developing (as needed) and maintaining clinical expertise in the placement of PICC lines, teaching and mentoring RN's on the floors about basic IV care such as the use of safety catheters, being a clinical expert resource for the organization in vascular access issues and working closely with the staff to improve organizational access, flow and customer experience and assisting in the development of this new program.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current MN nursing license. BLS certification. Current 2-3 years of pediatric nursing experience. Current 2 years expertise in vascular access with children. Competent in assessment and treatment of VAD sites for all complications. Proficiency in ultrasound guided PIV placement, 1 year experience required. Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement experience in children required VA-BC certification preferred. An informational meeting with the Patient Care Manager is required prior to awarding the position.Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.