What You'll Do as a Vascular RN

This isn't a desk job. You'll be hands on, inserting, maintaining, and removing PICC lines, midlines, and other vascular access devices. You'll assess each patient's needs and build an individualized plan of care around them. Infection control is non negotiable here; you'll practice it from the moment you pick up a device.

Insert, maintain, and remove all types of vascular access devices
Assess a patient's vascular access needs and develop a standard of care tailored to them
Return PICC, midline, and education documentation to the office complete and on time, per policy
Complete visit notes and phone conversation records and transmit them promptly (this includes physician orders, admission notes, routine notes, supervisory notes, telephone notes, and discharge notes)
Make sure physician orders are written on time, and corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted within the required timeline
Provide care according to the plan of care and physician orders
Communicate and coordinate with other team members to get the fullest possible assessment of patient and organizational needs
Function as an advocate for the patient or their family, asking for direction when you need it
Base changes in practice on literature reviews and collaboration with other institutions and departments to improve quality and patient safety
Comprehend department specific indicators and use them in your daily work
Interact with clients, caregivers, and families to assess needs, plan care, arrange services, monitor progress, and provide education and support
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
Document every procedure, assessment, and patient outcome correctly
Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access
Educate patients, families, and staff on vascular access device care and maintenance
Act as a preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners
Demonstrate leadership skills at the unit or department level; serve as a role model and resource for coworkers
Provide excellent customer service to patients, staff, and physicians

What You Need to Bring

You need PICC insertion experience for this role ; that's non negotiable. You'll also need the right credentials and a background that shows you can handle this level of clinical responsibility.

A college diploma in Nursing
A current Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Vascular Access Board Certified (VA BC) through the Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), obtained within 30 days of starting
Prior PICC insertion experience

Schedule and Pay

The pay range for this role is $32.81 to $56.43 per hour. That's a good faith estimate from Carle Health at the time of posting. Your actual offer depends on things like your experience, your qualifications, where you're located, and any training you've completed.

Benefits

This is a full benefits eligible position with Carle Health. Specific benefit details are discussed during the offer process, but you can expect a comprehensive package that includes health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, and more.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note about your PICC insertion experience to human.resources@carle.com. Make sure to reference this role in your subject line.

Disclaimer

Carle Health participates in E Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I 9 to confirm work authorization. Carle Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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