Registered Nurse (Vascular Access)
Core
Specialized nursing role focused on the assessment, placement, and management of advanced vascular access devices (PICC, midline, ultrasound-guided PIVs) in an acute care setting.
Role type
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Builds
High-quality patient care through specialized vascular access interventions and staff education
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care / Vascular Access
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vascular access device placement (PICC, midline, ultrasound-guided PIV), sterile technique, vein selection, patient positioning, ultrasound-guided IV techniques, staff consultation and education
Preferred skills
VA-BC certification, implanted port and dialysis catheter competency
Technologies
Sapiens technology
Responsibilities
Assess patient IV access appropriateness, place PICC and midline catheters, assist with blood specimen collection on difficult venous access patients, provide in-services for staff, assist with implanted port and dialysis catheter access
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC