Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access Team Nurse

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Sandy Springs, GA

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care through application of nursing process. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates vascular assess sites and devices (e.g., peripherally inserted central catheter and intravenous sites) throughout system. Serves as clinical resource and consultant to other healthcare professionals for the care of children. Guides and can supervise assigned nursing personnel, collaborates with other healthcare professionals, coordinates with ancillary staff, and functions within Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's policies and procedures framework within legal framework of the state. Demonstrates excellent customer service performance and supports standards contained in the vision, mission, and values of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Displays leadership skills and involvement in research related to various aspects of vascular access program.

Requirements

2 year of experience in nursing
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Professional communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in pediatrics
Experience in vascular access devices (e.g., lab draws, port access, dressing changes, declotting central line, removal of central line/peripherally inserted central catheter, central line repair, infiltration/extravasation management)

Responsibilities

Patient Care
Demonstrates clinical proficiency, including but not limited to the following: port access, ultrasound guided IV placement, Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) dressing changes, and CVL repairs.
Once trained, demonstrates clinical proficiency regarding assessment, placement, management, and troubleshooting peripherally inserted central catheter lines.
Initiates appropriate education and instruction to patients/families based upon evaluation to meet learning needs.
Provides consultation, education, and/or assistance to staff regarding management of vascular access devices.
Performs ongoing assessment and process improvement to ensure quality in care and services.
Demonstrates proficiency with pain management techniques for vascular access insertions.
Demonstrates knowledge in the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological stages of growth and development.
Ensures all peripherally inserted central catheter program staff are trained in charge entry and balancing with each nurse responsible for entering charges for procedures and supplies on the day services were provided.
Demonstrates proficiency in documentation in relation to vascular access care and treatment.
Staff Development
Serves as a resource for others in their professional growth and clinical expertise.
Demonstrates evidence-based practice to ensure current knowledge and competence in vascular access devices.
Develops and revises policies, procedures, and guidelines related to vascular access.
Maintains own professional development.
Serves on a department or system-wide committees and participates in projects.
Department Requirements
Participates in development and implementation of program’s goals and projects.
Complies with infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.
Participates in cost containment through efficient use of supplies, services, and time management.
Participates in product evaluations when indicated and submits reports and recommendations based on results.
Participates in peripheral intravenous monitoring and quality audits.
Meets system and departmental mandatory requirements including staff meetings and education.