Registered Nurse – Vascular Access – Resource

Job description

The Vascular Access Resource RN is an expert in nursing vascular access device insertion as well as care and maintenance of venous access devices. Routine tasks include ultrasound-guided insertion of peripheral IVs and phlebotomy, sterile insertions of PICCs and midline catheters, as well as care and maintenance for inpatient central lines. Resource RNs respond to overhead medical activations in the role of recorder and are a resource for the Department of Nursing related to care and troubleshooting of peripheral and central venous access. They conduct their work according to policies, procedures, and evidence-based best practices. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standa...