Vascular Access Specialist - Part time

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ The person in this role provides the service of vascular access to pediatric patients that require intravenous (IV) therapy through peripheral IV starts, including long PIV and midline catheters. The Vascular Access Team functions with demonstrated expertise in providing care and/or consultation to pediatric patients hospital-wide requiring peripheral venous access. The Vascular Access Team is a recognized resource in providing guidance in line management, teaching and continuity planning of children with peripheral venous lines. Onsite at Children’s Wisconsin – main hospital campus Part time – 24 hrs per week 12 hour shifts (days) Every 3rd weekend Holiday rotation Education: Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR respiratory therapy required Experience: 2+ years of experience with PIV placement required Direct pediatric patient care experience in ER, acute care, or critical care preferred Previous experience with ultrasound guided line placement preferred Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR respiratory therapy required
• 2+ years of experience with PIV placement required
• License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin OR License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 180 Days required

Nice To Haves

• Direct pediatric patient care experience in ER, acute care, or critical care preferred
• Previous experience with ultrasound guided line placement preferred

Responsibilities

• provides the service of vascular access to pediatric patients that require intravenous (IV) therapy through peripheral IV starts, including long PIV and midline catheters.
• providing care and/or consultation to pediatric patients hospital-wide requiring peripheral venous access.
• providing guidance in line management, teaching and continuity planning of children with peripheral venous lines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree