Adult Vascular Access Specialist - Imaging Sciences – Registered Nurse 2, I at University of Rochester

City of Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

50.39

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vascular Access, PICC Line Insertion, Midline Placement, Peripheral IV Placement, Ultrasound Guidance, Patient Care, CLABSI Prevention, Chart Auditing, Quality Assurance, Patient Education, Critical Thinking, Multitasking

Industry

Higher Education

Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: Compensation Range: $38.76 - $50.39 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the direction of leadership, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities. Full-time position available D/E/N 10 hour shifts, holidays per unit policy. This RN role provides effective and efficient direct care to patients with varied and complex needs from many diverse services throughout the medical center. We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our team who has excellent communication skills, works well both within a team dynamic and independently, is a patient-centered critical thinker, able to multitask, be goal oriented, and willing to grow. The AVAS RN is a Registered Nurse who inserts and monitors PICC, Midlines, and PIV placement with and without ultrasound guidance. RN will act as a resource to medical center staff regarding vascular access line therapy and IV assessment, products, procedures, and assist with difficult IV access patients when needed. This position also performs QA, chart audits, monitoring, and follow-up with staff and physicians to ensure quality health outcomes through patient-centered care and industry standard compliance. The role includes serving as charge nurse, preceptor to students or new employees, and assisting in the education of other medical center staff as needed. Candidate will be expected to participate in daily team check ins, respond to patient consults, insert PICC, Midlines, PIV placement with and without ultrasound guidance throughout the hospital, maintenance of central and vascular access, trouble shooting, and continual education to patients, family, and staff nurses regarding line preservation and CLABSI prevention. Special qualifications: BSN. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Responsibilities

The AVAS RN is responsible for inserting and monitoring PICC, Midlines, and PIV lines using ultrasound guidance. They also serve as a resource for staff on vascular access therapy and perform quality assurance audits to ensure patient safety.