Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access Specialist Team (VAST)

Departmental Overview Compensation / Benefits $27.84-$45.46/hr. based on previous work experience. Evening differential $2.50/hr. Night differential $3.00/hr. Weekend differential $3.00/hr. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement. Come join the Vascular Access Team (PICC TEAM) of Norman Regional Health System. This team is a highly skilled group of healthcare professionals who are specially trained in vascular access. Serve as a member of the VAST team on an as‑needed basis. This position will work as the circulator assisting the team insert Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters, Central Venous Catheters, insert midline catheters, and assist front line healers with difficult IVs. Team members in this role develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs and collaborate with physicians to provide the best care, building upon a reputation for excellence in patient care, education, and research. Job Summary Assessment/reassessment – Systematically assess and reassess the health care needs of individuals; appropriate for specific age groups and patient conditions, involving patient, family, and other healthcare providers as appropriate. Nursing diagnosis and outcomes – Analyze assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes, involving patient, family, and other healthcare providers as appropriate. Implementation and coordination of care – Provide nursing care through interventions to achieve goals and needs using professional judgement guided by current evidence‑based practice, regulations, and policy. Evaluation – Evaluate patient outcomes by utilizing the critical thinking process and evidence‑based knowledge to recognize problems, evaluate facts, and reach sound conclusions. Evaluate discharge needs related to plan of care utilizing resources as needed. Professional practice. Qualifications Education Diploma or Associate’s degree (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Experience Previous experience in the healthcare field preferred. (Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience). Licensure/Certification Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) must be maintained through re‑training for the duration of employment. New grads are required to complete Norman Regional’s Nurse Residency Program. Schedule 7a-7p Work Shift Day Position Type Regular Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr