RN Vascular Access, PRN - MUSC

Job Description SummaryThe Vascular Assess nurse is responsible for assessing patients for the need for a mid to long term vascular access device (VAD) with the goal of recognizing patients who need a mid to long term VAD at the onset of therapy ...

Job Description Summary

The Vascular Assess nurse is responsible for assessing patients for the need for a mid to long term vascular access device (VAD) with the goal of recognizing patients who need a mid to long term VAD at the onset of therapy and therefore providing a reliable device.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC001206 FLO - Diagnostic Radiology (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

The Vascular Assess nurse is responsible for assessing patients for the need for a mid to long term vascular access device (VAD) with the goal of recognizing patients who need a mid to long term VAD at the onset of therapy and therefore providing a reliable device.

Additional Job Description

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing
• High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn new techniques including the usage of Modified Seldinger Technique with a wire and scalpel and portable ultrasound
• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• High level clinical communication skills with physicians and other clinical staff
• Willingness to maintain and improve knowledge level related to vascular access with seminars, magazines, books

Experience: 

• Demonstrated competency in the placement of peripheral catheters, previous experience on an IV team or as a resource IV expert, i.e. house supervisor

Licenses/Certificates:

Unrestricted RN license to practice in South Carolina.

Current BLS certification

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