RN, Vascular Access Team

OHSU Health • Full-time • Portland, OR, US • 4d ago

Department Overview

The Vascular Access Team is an all-RN team that provides support to the hospitals and clinics for difficult PIV insertions, midline insertions, PICC insertions, PICC maintenance and care, implanted port access and de-access, de-clotting lines, dialysis line access and de-access. Service is provided for both adult and pediatric patient populations.

Function/Duties of Position

You will bring your nursing skills and expertise to our team of specialists working together to provide the best possible care. You will enjoy unmatched opportunities to learn and be inspired at Oregon’s only public academic health center.

You Will Be Part Of Our Professional Culture Of Safety, Collaborative Decision-making, Innovation, Life-long Learning And Teamwork. As An OHSU RN, Your Care Delivery Will Be Consistent With

The Oregon Nurse Practice Act
The ANA Scope and Standards of Practice
The ANA Code of Ethics
The Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™

Department Specific Working Conditions

The VAT department is physically located in OHS 5C04
VAT RN’s carry pagers and must have skills in communication, triaging and multi-tasking

Benefits

OHSU offers competitive, affordable benefits that include health care, income protection and more.

Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
Access to retirement plans
Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
Eight paid holidays a year
Commuter subsidies
Tuition reimbursement
Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
Discounts just for OHSU members

Required Qualifications

2 years acute care experience
Proficient in vascular access procedures i.e. difficult PIV insertion including use of ultrasound guidance, Port access, central line dressing changes, declot procedure, PICC care and maintenance, troubleshooting all vascular access devices.
Proficient in communicating and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members about patients care requirements, discharge needs, etc.
BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date
ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date
- Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
BLS and ACLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
BLS and ACLS must not expire during orientation
Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

Current VA-BC or CRNI certification
Current or previous informal leadership role such as Charge RN and/or Preceptor
Skilled in providing positive and constructive feedback to peers.
Experience on VAT
Critical Care or Emergency experience

Additional Details

3 positions available

Usual Orientation Time

External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.
TTP Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway details and dates: https://www.ohsu.edu/human-resources/transition-practice-program-rns

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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