Description

Please note that this position may require an assessment after completion of the application. Please plan for an additional 20 - 30 minutes to complete this.

Shift:
Second Shift (United States of America)

Vascular Access Nurses insert PICCs, midlines, Ultra sound guided IV's and central line dressing changes. Work with all patients over the age of two.

Small independent team that has a lot of autonomy (working in teams of two).

Shift: Days/Evenings (10 am - 8 pm) Weekends (8 am - 630 pm)

Why Nebraska Medicine :

Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.

• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
• Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska

Provide early and appropriate assessment, placement, and post care management for patients requiring access via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC).

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum of two years experience as a professional nurse in a clinical setting required.

* Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required unless candidate meets all of the factors to qualify for Exception A or Exception B*.

* Demonstrated effective communication skills required.

* Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.

* Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required. Basic Life Support certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.

* Prior PICC experience preferred.

* High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection preferred.

*Exception details:

EXCEPTION A: Candidate must meet all of the following: (1) has current experience directly applicable to position; (2) is deemed the best candidate for the position; and (3) written approval to hire a candidate without a BSN is received from the appropriate levels of operational leadership, nursing professional practice leadership and the Chief Nursing Officer. If a candidate is hired without a BSN after meeting these criteria, the candidate must either have 30 years of experience directly applicable to the position or sign a written agreement consenting to obtain a BSN within four years from his/her hire date.

EXCEPTION B: Candidate must meet all of the following: (1) is currently employed by Nebraska Medicine, or is eligible for rehire into a benefit eligible employment status at Nebraska Medicine within 364 days of the previous termination date; (2) hired by Nebraska Medicine before November 21, 2014, or hired by an entity acquired by Nebraska Medicine if the employee was hired before the acquisition; (3) has experience directly applicable to position; and (4) currently hold a Registered Nursing License.

Working at Nebraska Medicine means you're committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.