Vascular Access Nurse Consultant - PICC RN

Job Description

As a Vascular Access Nurse Consultant, you will work collaboratively with our customer's clinical team to resolve venous access issues to facilitate the treatment objectives of the treating physician. You may work inside or outside the hospital setting depending on each individual referral, providing you with a unique career opportunity to observe different treatment protocols and patient challenges. If you are looking for a change and tired of 12 hours on your feet or rushing from patient to patient with no time to provide quality care, this would be the perfect opportunity for you.

This is a Per Diem position, with a minimum requirement of only 4 scheduled shifts per month.

As a VTP Vascular Access Nurse Consultant you will:

• Place PICCs, midlines and peripheral IVs with ultrasound and use ECG confirmation.
• Assist with management of PICCs and Vascular Access devices.
• Provide a wide range of vascular access support services including but not limited to port access, removal of lines, declotting, etc.
• Educate facility nursing staff regarding PICCs, midlines and many other CVAD's

Scheduling

In this role, Consultants visit patients in different customer facilities and therefore must be willing to travel to customer facilities and able to fulfill scheduling requirements as indicated based on business needs. Part-time (Per Diem) scheduling requirements include a minimum of 4 scheduled shifts per month, including weekends, and participation in the holiday rotation.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current license
• American Heart BLS Certification
• Experience in vascular access device management, including care, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Experience placing ultrasound-guided IVs
• Experience with other vascular access device (VAD) placements using ultrasound
• Ability to work independently and fulfill scheduling requirements as indicated by job classification
• Valid driver's license, active auto insurance, and reliable transportation for travel to patient sites
• Must possess a smart phone
• Must LOVE vascular access!

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in acute care