RN Vascular Access Team

About Farmington Hills Hospital 

Recognized by U.S News and World Report as one of the nation’s high-performing facilities for multiple procedures and conditions and has been recognized as a Magnet-designed hospital for nursing excellence. This hospital has grown in size and capabilities over the decades to become a Level II trauma center, serving the community since 1965. It also serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University. 

Scope Of Work

The Vascular Access RN is a preferred bachelor's prepared RN who demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in the care of patients requiring difficult/advanced IV access. TheVascular Access RN places ultrasound guided PIV, PICC lines and extended dwell peripheral IV catheters. The Vascular Access Team monitors and maintains; troubleshoots, declots, and repositions these vascular access devices for all adult inpatient units. Additionally, the RN monitors quality metrics related to vascular access devices.

• Plans, evaluates, and implements interventions for solving IV related patient care challenges.

• Inserts, troubleshoots, and maintains ultrasound guided PIV, PICC lines and Midline/extended dwell peripheral IV vascular access devices. Performs weekly dressing changes and may assist staff with dressing changes.

• Acts as a resource to medical and nursing staff for vascular access device therapy, assessment, products and procedures.

• Participates in monitoring of quality metrics related to vascular access devices.

• Keeps current on new advances in IV therapy and vascular access devices.

• Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement/performance improvement activities related to vascular access devices and patient quality and safety.

• Maintains current knowledge of core measures and assist in performing chart audits, monitoring, and follow up with staff.

• Interprets and implements policies and procedures set forth by nursing and hospital administration

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree or equivalent Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree or from an ACEN accredited Diploma program.