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Toledo Market

Full Time Days

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Vascular Access Nurse is a Registered Nurse who possesses knowledge and skills regarding vascular access device placement. The Vascular Access Nurse will demonstrate appropriate patient assessment and safe placement of a multitude of vascular devices including: peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC – upper and lower extremity), mid-line intravenous catheter, intraosseous access, ultrasound guided PIV catheter, central venous catheter, temporary hemodialysis catheters, and/or arterial line. The vascular access nurse will have experience in insertion and maintenance of these lines. The individual will serve as a clinical expert, resource, and consultant to hospital staff regarding IV therapy according to professional nursing practice standards, specific facility policy/procedures, the Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Care, and the Association of Vascular Access.

Essential Job Functions

• Thorough knowledge and proficient technical ability in the use of vascular access device equipment (Ultrasound, ECG based tip location device).

• Troubleshoot, access, dress central venous catheters as well as implanted tunneled central lines.

• Educates and/or orients new staff members and serves as an educational resource related to PICC’s and IV therapy for patients, family members, ancillary services, medical staff, administrative staff, and the community served by Bon Secours Mercy Health Care.

• Adheres to age specific delivery of care and the appropriate insertion of vascular access devices from the pediatric to adult populations.

• Reports quality issues regarding products and services.

• Collect and analyze data, enter charges, and reconcile charges as assigned.

• Will serve as a clinical expert, resource, and consultant to hospital staff regarding IV therapy according to professional nursing practice standards, specific facility policy/procedures, the Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Care, and the Association of Vascular Access. Refer to Essential Job Functions.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Valid driver’s license (required)

License as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio (required)

BLS, Basic Life Support (required)

ACLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (required)

VA-BC, Vascular Access Board Certification (preferred, required within 1 year of employment)

Education

ASN, Associates of Science in Nursing (required)

BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of vascular access device placement including PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) placement, midline placement, and the use of ultrasound guidance for device placement. (preferred)

Hours:

• Shift: Days

• Hours: 9:00AM - 9:30PM

• Hours per pay period: 72

• Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com