Are you looking to make an impact on the physical, emotional and cultural needs of pediatric patients and their families? Join our team as a Vascular Access RN at the University of Minnesota Medical Centerl!
We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation/sick time, pension, 403(b) plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program and more. Check out more of our benefits information here: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/tcmnarn
This position will be working 56 hours every two weeks on the rotating day/evening shift, 12 hour shifts, every third weekend.
- Assesses patient for proper Vascular Access placement, in pediatric patients and according to UMMC, Fairview selection criteria
- Capable of placing complex peripheral IV lines in all patient populations.
- Competent in use of Ultrasound and other technologies for IV placement
- Competent in assessment and treatment of VAD sites for all complications i.e.:
- Infiltration
- Phlebitis
- Infection
- Extravasation
- Thrombosis
- Precipitates
- Catheter malfunctions
- Mal-positioned catheters
- Occlusions
- Can perform and act as consultant to other health care team members in coordinating nursing interventions regarding the placement, maintenance and troubleshooting of all VAD’s.
- Use of tPa to de-clot CVC’s
- Lab draws from CVC’s
- CVC dressing changes
- Port a Cath access, de-access, and trouble shooting
- Discontinuation of PICC lines