IV RN Per Diem

Job Summary

A Vascular Access Nurse provides access to a patient’s circulatory system through the insertion of a Vascular Access Device (VAD).

Required Experience

• 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.
• Understand and use all required infection prevention measures, including hand washing, PPE, and maximal sterile field.
• Use ultrasound guidance when appropriate for VAD access.
• Ensure compliance with all facility policies and procedures regarding clinical practice and infection control.
• Troubleshoots/declots obstructed central line catheters.
• Maintains PICC/Midline and educates staff on prevention of line infection and routine care.
• SUBMIT 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.