Vascular Access-Infection Control Nurse Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina

• Description
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• Summary:

• The Vascular Access Nurse is a Registered Nurse who inserts and monitors PICC, Midlines and ultrasound guided IV’s for patients greater than 17 years of age.

Acts as a resource to staff regarding vascular access line therapy and IV assessment, products and procedures. Assists with difficult IV access when needed. Monitors post placement (PICC and Midline) care on a regular basis. Regularly rounds on all inpatients with a central line. Assumes responsibility for review and revision of all Nursing Policies and Procedures related to IV Therapy. Participates in performance improvement activities related to vascular access.

• Responsibilities:

• Key customers are patients, physicians, peers, clinical staff, and all other departments. Assures friendly, helpful, and courteous response to all customers. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Insures that contacts with other health care members is friendly helpful and courteous.
• Other information:

• EDUCATION

• + Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. BSN within 3 years of employment required.

• EXPERIENCE

• + Registered nurse with a minimal of 2 years of experience. Certified in placing Peripherally intravenous central catheters (PICC), midlines, and ultrasound guided IVs. Charge Nurse / Preceptor experience preferred.

• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• + Current licensure to practice as registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. + BLS certification required. ACLS preferred. + Specialty certification by Association for Vascular Access (VA-BC) within 3 years of employment.

• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• + Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.

+ Effective communication, both verbally and in writing. + Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate patient care activities. + Effective interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential. Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups. + High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection and placement preferred.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT

• + Exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment.

+ Possible exposure to other hazards, such as electrical, radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards based on the departments. + Possible exposure to conditions, such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. + Continuous use of medical/clinical equipment such as IV pumps, monitors, ventilators, oxygen tanks, patient beds, etc.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• + Standing, sitting, walking and working throughout the shift. Lifting, pulling, turning and pushing patients daily. Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment. Visual acuity, auditory and verbal skills necessary. Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.
• Job Details

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Legal Employer:

Lenoir Health Entity:

UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit:

Epidemiology Work Type:

Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week:

4.00

Salary Range:

$36.46 – $45.58 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint ) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:

Onsite Work Schedule:

Day Job Location of Job:

US:

NC:

Kinston Exempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

NoQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.