RN - Vascular Access Specialist - Full time - Nights

About the Role

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. As a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children, we provide a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, and more. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Vascular Access Team, providing expert care in peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy to pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Places IVs using various vein viewing equipment, including ultrasound.
• Assesses and determines the most appropriate type of vascular access (PIV, Long PIV, Midline) and site placement for patients.
• Acts as a clinical resource, evaluating current lines and providing recommendations to the care team.
• Rounds on inpatient units to provide targeted education, infection surveillance, and data collection.
• Designs and delivers ongoing staff education on peripheral line care and maintenance.
• Teaches vascular access, aseptic technique, site and dressing care, and venous access skills to nurses and physicians.
• Collaborates with physicians and clinical staff, participating in hospital-wide committees such as PIVIE prevention, CLABSI, and PUP teams.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, and programs related to vascular access.
• Applies current research findings in practice and introduces new research into clinical practice.
• Participates in data collection related to vascular access team activities and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with PIV placement required.
• Direct pediatric patient care experience in ER, acute care, or critical care preferred.
• Previous experience with ultrasound-guided line placement preferred.

Education

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
• OR Respiratory Therapy required.

Licenses and Certifications

• License RN-Registered Nurse (State of Wisconsin) OR License Respiratory Care Practitioner (State of Wisconsin) required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council) required.
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council) within 180 days required.

Skills

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to cope with physically and mentally stressful situations.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of pain reduction techniques for IV placement.
• Ability to identify patients with difficult IV access (DIVA).

Schedule

Full-time – 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE)
12-hour shifts (NIGHTS - 7pm-7am)
Every 3rd weekend (must work Fri, Sat, & Sun)

Location: Children’s – Main Hospital