Registered Nurse; RN), Vascular Access PRN

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN), Vascular Access PRN

Frye Regional Medical Center – Hickory, NC

Schedule:

7a-7p 7 days a week (actual shifts may vary);
Call may be required r experience matters.

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

• Assess, insert, and manage various vascular access devices, including PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Proficiency in ultrasound-guided procedures, strong critical thinking abilities, and excellent communication skills.
• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs; initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient; documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient; perform timely QI assessments.
• Assess need for mid-to-long-term vascular access devices (VAD) using evidence-based guidelines; evaluate difficult IV access (DIVA) cases.
• Review patient information via electronic chart to identify indications, history, labs, and medications; verify indications for VAD placement and coordinate device selection with physicians.
• Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up for VADs with inpatient teams; provide VAD placement in outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Obtain informed consent for PICC placement; perform ultrasound-guided placement under sterile technique; administer local anesthesia as appropriate.
• Use PICC tip confirmation systems and follow up with Chest X-ray to confirm placement.
• Document vascular access device placement in the EHR; troubleshoot complications and provide recommendations for unsuccessful placements.
• Declot VADs or assist staff as needed; provide patient education on VAD care and maintenance.
• Provide staff education on VAD care and management; contribute to policy development and training; assist physicians with ultrasound-guided placement training.
• Collect VAD data and report on procedures performed, complications, and infection rates; participate in internal quality improvement processes.
• Maintain knowledge and competency related to infusion therapy; evaluate new VAD products and assist in training staff.

• Current state RN license.
• Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS);
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS);
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC) preferred or to be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; committed to diversity in candidates for employment:
  Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Comprehensive Benefits:
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period; tailored benefit options for part-time and more. Financial Protection & PTO:
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth:
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee Well-being:
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development:
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.