Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Vascular Access Registered Nurse in Pocatello, ID.
Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. Responsibilities This position is accountable for the provision of safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective care assuring patients have the most appropriate vascular access.
Utilizing the nursing process, care is delivered in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, legal, and regulatory standards. Assess patients for short, mid and long term vascular access devices (VAD). Place and assist in maintaining the most appropriate VAD.
Use of ultrasound guidance (USG) in placement ofn VAD. Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Nursing Process for patients in the following age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics. Documents thoroughly, following regulatory and hospital requirements.
Participates in the responsible management of health care resources. Assumes responsibility for clinical competency and professional development. Qualifications Job
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho or approved Compact State Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required - must be obtained within 14 days of hire PICC certification must be obtained within 4 months of hire Ability to work varied shifts Effective Interperonal Communication skills and demontrated organizational skills. Preferred
National Certification/Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC)