REGISTERED NURSE- Vascular Access Team - Adult and Pediatric Population

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level of direct nursing care related to vascular access services (VAS), including evaluation, pre/post venous access, device placement and monitoring.
• Provide vascular access care across all age populations.
• Support and comply with the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) standards of practice and maintain the quality of venous access care.
• Facilitate communication among members of the health care team; provide consultation and resources for all VAS customers.
• Active participation on committees within the department.

Required Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• Three (3) or more years of recent RN nursing experience.
• Function independently in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to assess appropriateness of vascular access devices and prioritize workload.
• Two (2) or more years of current PIV insertion experience.
• Proficiency with using ultrasound guidance for PIV insertion.
• One (1) or more years of current PICC and Midline insertion experience.

Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Transporting of equipment and ultrasound machines.
• Frequent bending and twisting at patient bedside.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification in Infusion Nursing and/or Vascular Access.
• Active member of a vascular access related professional organization.
• Vascular Access Team Nursing experience including adult and pediatric patient populations.
• Recent experience specializing in advanced intravenous therapy access and skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with excellent benefits.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off allowances.
• Royalty-free tuition and certification support programs.
• Large offering of no-cost CEs and professional development for advancement.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.