Vascular Access Registered Nurse, Per Diem Job at St. Luke's Hospital, Easton, PA

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  • St. Luke's Hospital
  • Easton, PA

Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Vascular Access Registered Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of advanced vascular access devices (PICC, midline, ultrasound guided PIV’s). Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to other healthcare professionals and will collaborate, coordinate and educate as needed to enhance excellence in the delivery of high quality patient care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists nursing staff in assessing patient’s IV access for appropriateness related to a patient’s medications, diagnosis, presenting condition, vascular integrity and projected plan of care

  • Provides consultation, education, and/or assistance to staff, regarding management of vascular access devices. Including patient/family education

  • Rounds on all nursing units to assist staff with identifying patients who may need mid to long-term vascular access. Assist staff with troubleshooting issues related to vascular access devices

  • Places PICC’s Long dwell midline catheters, and ultrasound guided peripheral IV catheters. Assists staff with blood specimen collection on difficult venous access patients

  • Demonstrates competency is vein selection, sterile process, and use of Sapiens technology and care of the patient post procedure

  • Provides in-services for staff as needed, to ensure current knowledge and competence in vascular access devices

  • Assists with implanted port access/de-access and dialysis catheter access, management and troubleshooting

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for up to 4 hours a day. Walk up to 4 hours a day. Consistently lift, carry and push objects. Positioning of patients while in bed and out in chair. Frequently stoop, bend and reach above shoulder level.

EDUCATION:

Current RN License required. Successful completion of PICC and Midline training Implanted port and Dialysis catheter competency validation on a periodic basis VA-BC preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years in acute care hospital setting. Demonstrated proficiency with ultrasound guided IV techniques. Ability to work independently.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (

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