Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access - $35-55 per hour

Company: St. Luke's Health System
Location: Meridian
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

St. Luke's Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access for a nursing job in Meridian, Idaho. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Vascular Access
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Permanent Overview St. Luke's Health System in Meridian is seeking a Full Time RN to join our Vascular Access team. Come be a part of the vascular access team who specializes in placing bedside PICC lines, Midlines, and difficult PIVs with the use of ultrasound. The vascular access team works with bedside nurses, physicians, case managers and other inter-departmental team members to ensure early initiation of vascular access device (VAD) selection and implementation. Vascular access nurses assess patients with difficult vasculature for PIVs, Midlines and PICC lines with the use of ultrasound technology. This team is also responsible for assisting in vascular access troubleshooting and providing appropriate education. We review medical records for possible contraindications and obtain informed consent when appropriate. The vascular access team helps to determine the best vascular access device for the patient based on current access, length of stay, diagnoses, length of IV therapy, etc. Qualified applicants will be trained on proper insertion, maintenance, and assessment of vascular access devices. They will become proficient in safe placement of PICC lines, midlines, and PIVs under ultrasound. The expectation is that the team member will obtain their national certification for vascular access within one year of hire. 4-10 hour shifts (0), rotating weekends. This role ocassionally floats to the Nampa location as well. SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! Responsibilities
  • Identifies patient needs and determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Develops, implements and coordinates individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments.
  • Initiates assessment based on the patient's problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework.
  • Performs therapeutic nursing interventions.
  • Manages care of patients.
  • Documents care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities
  • Advocates for evidence-based practice care standards and supports adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery.
  • Provides patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice model.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications
    • Education: Bachelor's of Nursing Degree
    • RN's with less than 1 year of RN experience at the time of hire into the RN position must have graduated from an accredited nursing program (ACEN - Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing, CCNE-Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education)
    • Experience: 1 years' experience
    • Licenses/Certifications: Current RN licensure from the State of Practice Preferred Qualifications:
      • Prior critical experience to include ED, ICU, and/or CCU with IV sedation
      • Familiarity with Vascular Access devices
      • Demonstrate expertise in data analytics, strong interpersonal skills, and principles of adult teaching/learning. Please note - This Registered Nurse position is for nurses with 1+ years of RN experience. We currently have our "STAR Nurse Residency New Grad RN ( Why St. Luke's A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence. About Meridian The city of Meridian is a suburb of Boise located approximately 10 miles from downtown Boise. Meridian is a premier place to live and work with just under 90,000 residents. This clean and attractive city is framed by mountains and has a pleasant mild, 4-season climate and excellent commerce. The city offers a wide selection of nearby recreational activities such as skiing, 130 miles of hiking trails and 25 miles of paths which link 850 acres of parks. Meridian offers premier shopping, dining and entertainment. Learn more about what Meridian and the Treasure Valley has to offer you: St. Luke's Health System City of Meridian The Village Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau Boise Parks and Recreation Boise Museum Association Boise Music Festival Boise Philharmonic Downtown Boise Restaurants Hyde Park events Treefort Music Festival First Thursdays Alive After Five Capitol City Public Market Runs and Triathlons Shakespeare Festival Sawtooth National Forest Visit Idaho.org St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law. St. Luke's Health System Job ID . Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Vascular Access Team, Meridian About St. Luke's Health System A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are Idaho's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence. Benefits
        • Wellness and fitness programs
        • Discount program
        • Mileage reimbursement
        • Life insurance
        • Holiday Pay
        • Guaranteed Hours
        • Employee assistance programs
        • Continuing Education
        • Medical benefits
        • 403b retirement plan
        • Dental benefits
        • Sick pay
        • Vision benefits

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