Vascular Access Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem Days

About the role

The Vascular Access Registered Nurse (RN) provides consultation and treatment for placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC), midline catheters, and ultrasound guided peripheral IVs, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The Vascular Access RN performs the appropriate steps in providing consultation and assessment of the patient in placement of specialized IV accesses to include: assessing the patient, interpreting applicable data, providing requested treatment, and collaborating with the patient, nursing staff, and provider. Additionally, the Vascular Access RN coordinates care with other providers and acts as a teacher to the patient and family to provide the knowledge and skills needed to manage their central lines and prevent associated complications. The vascular access RN is responsible for assessing and inserting the appropriate vascular access for patients who are unable to maintain a peripheral IV (PIV) or require long-term therapy not accomplished by a PIV.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with nursing staff and providers, the Vascular Access RN will assess patients with difficult access or need for long term IV therapy for appropriate vascular access device.
• Works with staff nurses, physicians, case managers, and other team members to ensure early assessment for VAD selection and implementation.
• Participates in education with vascular access education for patient, family members, and staff.
• Reviews physician's order.
• Obtains consent.
• Reviews medical records for any contraindication of peripheral vascular access.
• Determines the best vascular access device for the patient based on medications, current access status, diagnoses, length of IV therapy, etc.
• Places vascular access device (PICC, Midline, or ultrasound guided peripheral IV) or recommends alternate means of access.
• Reports directly to patient’s primary nurse and charge nurse or physician, if necessary.
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