BJC HealthCare
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Provides direct patient care focusing on the placement, maintenance, and troubleshooting of vascular access devices using traditional and ultrasound-guided techniques. Responsibilities include developing individual plans of care and educating patients and families on illness management.
Requires a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree and a valid RN license, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. While no experience is minimum required, experience with ultrasound-guided access and central line placement is preferred.
00 to 11:30 PM with every third weekend rotation. The Vascular Access Service provides care to both inpatient and outpatient populations at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The team utilizes both traditional IV insertion techniques and advanced ultrasound-guided technology to place peripheral IVs (PIVs), midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines). Training is provided during orientation to develop competency in the use of ultrasound for vascular access device placement. In addition to device insertion, nurses assess, maintain, and troubleshoot vascular access devices, including restoring catheter patency through evidence-based interventions such as declotting occluded lines and addressing mechanical or positional issues. This role offers opportunities for advancement through higher RN Career Ladder levels, with corresponding percentage-based salary increases aligned with expanded responsibilities and role progression. Benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Match, and Tuition Assistance. Sign-on bonus eligibility is available based on role requirements (up to $7,500.00). Additional Preferred Requirements Experience with ultrasound-guided vascular access Experience with central line placement and maintenance
Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.
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