Description
Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access for a nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Vascular Access
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Job Title & Specialty Area: Vascular Access RN
Location: Dallas, Texas
Shift: Varies
Why Children's Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
The Vascular Access Team (VAT) nurse functions within the scope of RN licensure to provide direct patient care as the expert resource for establishing and maintaining optimum venous access. The VAT nurse evaluates patients for, and places peripheral intravenous catheters, (PIV) ultrasound-guided PIVs, midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in our pediatric populations. This position serves as a subject matter expert for PIVIE assessment, extravasation treatment and Intraosseous access. This nurse provides vascular access care based on the age-related needs of the patient and family with consideration of their development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, education needs, communication style, and level of understanding.
Shift:
12-hour shifts, 3 shifts/ 7-day week, 7a-7p, but potential for rotation to mid shift or nights
Highlights of responsibility:
· Responds to vascular needs across the hospital.
· VA nurses function as part of a team to provide service 24/7
· Promotes vessel health and preservation by education hospital staff and families.
· Trains hospital staff in right site access.
· Specialized training to perform vascular procedure.
· Work towards VA-BC by 2 years of service on the team.
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We'll Care for You:
· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
· Caregiver Leave
· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #19745. Posted job title: Vascular Access - Registered Nurse
About Children's Health (Dallas)At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children for 110 years, and generation to come. We recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.
Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Benefits- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
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