Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:
Peak Vascular Access, doing business as, EPICC Vascular of Eastern Washington is a dynamic and
innovative mobile nursing technology and services company with a passion for delivering top-tier
solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that
values creativity and dedication. We are seeking talented Vascular Access Nurse(s) to join our team and
drive our company’s growth and success.

Location: Eastern Washington State (Kittitas, Yakima, Benton, & Franklin Counties)

Job Summary:
This position is a flexible PRN position to accommodate your already busy schedule. As a Vascular
Access Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing specialized vascular access care, with a focus on
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC lines). The ideal candidate will possess expertise in
vascular access procedures, infusion therapy, and nursing/patient education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide quality customer and patient support, promptly responding to questions and/or concerns.
• Perform insertion of PICC lines and Midlines under sterile technique using ultrasound guidance
  in adult and elderly patients.
• Assess patients for appropriate vascular access needs and select appropriate catheter type and
  insertion site.
• Monitor, assess, and mange complications related to PICC/midline insertion and ongoing usage,
  including infection, thrombosis, or catheter malfunction.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care for patients with PICC/midlines.
• Educate patients, families, and other healthcare providers on the care and maintenance of
  PICC/midlines, including, but not limited to, flushing, dressing changes, and signs of
  complications.
• Follow all protocols, standards, and guidelines for infection prevention and control.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (CDC guidelines, INS and AVA Standards).
• Perform dressing changes and troubleshoot issues (catheter occlusion/malfunction).
• Perform peripheral IV starts and Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV Starts.
• Access/de-access/maintain implanted ports.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• In state of practice, Current active Registered Nurse (RN).

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in acute care, vascular access and infusion therapy preferred.
• Proficient in ultrasound-guided PICC line insertion techniques.
• Proficient PICC tip confirmation using Navigation and ECG.

Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Able to make critical decisions regarding patient care and vascular access procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Certifications:

• CRNI and/or VA-BC; highly desirable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  (ACLS) certification preferred.

Standards & Competencies:

• Provide prompt, high quality customer service.
• Adherence to the guidelines set by the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) and Association for
  Vascular Access (AVA).
• Maintain detailed documentation of all procedures, patient assessments, and interventions in the
  electronic medical record (EMR)
• Demonstrates proficiency in the safe use of ultrasound and other vascular access tools.
• Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on patient-centered care.

Job Tags

Relief, Flexible hours,

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