Vascular Access RN, Full Time, 1st Shift

Overview Job Summary

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. he Vascular Access Registered Nurse is a specialized RN responsible for the assessment, insertion, management, and maintenance of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), midline catheters, and other vascular access devices. This role supports safe, timely, and evidence-based vascular access while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Clinical Practice Perform ultrasound-guided insertion of PICC lines and midline catheters in accordance with policy, scope of practice, and evidence-based standards Assess patients for appropriate vascular access device selection Verify catheter tip placement using approved technology or radiographic confirmation per policy Provide troubleshooting for vascular access complications (occlusion, infiltration, phlebitis, infection, dislodgement) Perform dressing changes, line maintenance, and catheter removals Ensure compliance with CLABSI prevention bundles and infection control practices Consultation & Collaboration Serve as a clinical resource for nursing, physicians, and advanced practice providers Participate in multidisciplinary rounds as indicated Provide recommendations regarding vascular access planning and escalation Education Educate patients and families on vascular access device care and precautions Provide staff education related to device selection, maintenance, and complication prevention Documentation & Quality Accurately document procedures, assessments, and patient education in the electronic medical record Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access outcomes Assist with data collection for CLABSI and other performance metrics

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: · Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick · Understands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals and labels · Uses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skill · Acts quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life-saving measures · Communicates with people · Change from one duty to another frequently · Follow and/or give precise instructions · Records and interprets information accurately · Able to care for patients of all ages · Demonstrates leadership skill / ability · Current in BLS Reasoning, Mathematical and Language Development are indicative of the general level of development required to do this job. Some, but not necessarily all, areas mentioned in this section will be included in this job. Reasoning Development: Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Deals with several abstract and concrete variables. Mathematical Development: Practical application of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion in addition to basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division abilities. Language Development: Reading: Read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, and financial reports. Records data via paper and electronic means.