Vascular Access RN/ Days

Baptist HealthPaducah, KentuckyOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 4 hours ago

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About this role

Summary

Job Description:

Vascular Access Registered Nurse/ 40 hours weekly

10 hour shifts - 4 days per week, 7:00am-5:30 pm

Rotating holidays on call and every third weekend.

Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and implements nursing care of patients as it relates to insertion and maintenance of vascular access; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Essential Duties:

- Assesses appropriateness of line selection based on patient history, clinical condition, and planned therapy
- Provides direct patient care and education to patients, caregivers, and staff in the appropriate use and care of vascular access devices.
- Serves as a resource and provides leadership in the development, coordination, and monitoring of vascular access device and/or PICC line care, and system measurements to improve clinical outcomes

Requirements:

- Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
- One year RN experience required (hospital experience preferred)
- Obtain any certifications or education required for any equipment or vascular access devices as needed.

Benefits:

- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.