Nurse Vascular Access/UKHC

Job Title
Nurse Vascular Access/UKHC


Requisition Number
NR13112


Working Title
Nurse Vascular Access / 7P


Department Name
H4018: CH/GS Hospital Administration


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
10


Salary Range
$23.25-39.10/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

ADN



Required Related Experience

2 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)



Physical Requirements

Walking long distances, pushing equipment and lifting greater than 50 lbs



Shift

Must be able to work at least three 12 hour shifts each week from 7pm until 7:30am, will be required to work some weekends and holidays.



Job Summary

Position requires the assessment and review of patient history, and ability to use vascular guidelines while determining the appropriate intravenous access device for each patient. The position is responsible for patient throughput and placement of PICC devise for those patients with a lack of IV access either during the hospitalization or as a part of discharge. This position may be responsible for care within the UK Healthcare Enterprise. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.
Applicants who possess the VA-BC (Vascular Access Board Certified) certification are eligible to be hired into a Nurse Vascular Access/Certified/UKHC position, which is a grade 11 ($26.00/hour – $45.70/hour).

Applicants who are not certified at time of hire are eligible to receive a pay increase and be moved into the Certified, grade 11 role (AS AVAILABLE) once certification has been obtained and 90 days of successful employment have been completed.


All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

none



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

ACLS preferred. Applicants who possess the VA-BC (Vascular Access Board Certified) certification are eligible to be hired into a Nurse Vascular Access/Certified/UKHC position, which is a grade 11 ($26.00/hour – $45.70/hour).Applicants who are not certified at time of hire are eligible to receive a pay increase and be moved into the Certified, grade 11 role once certification has been obtained and 90 days of successful employment have been completed.All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.



Deadline to Apply
11/15/2024


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