The Vascular Access Nurse acts as the expert in establishing and maintaining optimum venous access by evaluating patients and placing various devices such as PIVs, midlines, and PICCs in pediatric populations. This role also involves educating staff and families on vessel health and proper catheter care and maintenance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Registered Nurse license in Texas and have at least 3 years of job-related experience, with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Preferred qualifications include 5 years of pediatric acute care experience and 1 year in vascular access, along with obtaining VA-BC certification within two years and PALS certification within six months.
Type: (On-Site) Why Children’s Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary
The Vascular Access Nurse functions within the scope of RN licensure to provide direct patient care as the expert in establishing and maintaining optimum venous access. The Vascular Access Nurse evaluates patients for, and places peripheral intravenous catheters, (PIV) ultrasound-guided PIVs, midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in our pediatric populations. In addition, the Vascular Access Nurse provides education to staff and families on vessel health and catheter care/ maintenance.
Responsibilities
Assess patients with difficult access or need for long term IV therapy for appropriate vascular access device (VAD)
Work with staff nurses, physicians, case managers and other team members to insure early assessment for vascular access selection and implementation
Participate in Vascular Access education with patient, family members and staff
Review physician's order
Obtain consent as needed
Review medical records for any contraindications of peripheral vascular access
Determine the best vascular access device for the patient base on medications, current access status, diagnoses, length of IV therapy, etc.
Place said VAD (PICC, Midline, Peripheral) or recommend alternate means of access
Report directly to patient’s primary nurse and charge nurse or physician, if necessary
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Caregiver Leave
Medical plan premiums coverage
Employee savings plan match
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Troubleshoot complications of VADs or assist staff in troubleshooting
Assist with or help direct occlusion management of IVADs
Place difficult peripheral IV’s with or without ultrasound as needed
Provide staff education on care and management, complication management, and infection prevention
Document completely and accurately in the patient’s permanent medical record
Request further clarification of unclear orders. Seek assistance from supervisors when needed
Perform routine daily tasks such as cleaning equipment per hospital guidelines and maintaining tidy environment
Remove access devices when they are no longer needed
Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and medications required for treatments or procedures
Provide emotional support to patients and their families during treatments or procedures How You’ll Be Successful:
Credentials
Essential:
Registered Nurse
Other information
Work experience
At least 3 years Job-related experience Req
At least 5 years Pediatric acute care experience Pref
At least 1 year Vascular access experience Pref
Education
Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience BSN required Req
Licenses and certifications
Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Upon Hire Req
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire Req
Venous Access - Board Certified (VA-BC) - within 2 years Req
PALS certification (within 6 months of hire) 180 Days Req
Job profile
Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
Non-Management skills
Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
A Place Where You Belong We put our people first.
We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues.
We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: · Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. · 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure · Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) · Caregiver Leave · Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class.
This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
