The Vascular Access team is an all-nurse specialty service that promotes patient safety through vessel health and preservation through the recommendation and placement of the appropriate vascular access device intended for the patient's hospital stay. 

The Vascular Access Nurse works in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and family to promote patient health through the delivery of professional nursing care appropriate to the patient's age and condition, as documented in the nursing and medical plans of care adhering to evidence-based practice.

Practice Expectations:

• Apply infusion therapy principles to multivariate clinical scenarios.
• Educate healthcare workforce members and partners on vascular access device insertion, care, and maintenance.
• Function autonomously within a team framework as duties are performed throughout many departments within the organization. Duties include vascular access consultation with device recommendation and insertion adhering to standards of care and evidence-based practice.
• Effectively communicate vascular access recommendations.
• Educate patients and families on vascular access devices including caring for and living with their device.

• A minimum of 2 years of peripheral IV start experience
• 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 at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Works collaboratively as a consultant with the patient, RN, and provider to promote patient safety related to vascular access
• Clear verbal and written communication
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• Ultrasound guided vascular access proficient
• Midline insertion
• PICC insertion
• Current Vascular Access-Board Certification or Certified Registered Nurse Infusion

 

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

• 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

 

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.