Vascular Access Specialist - RN / LPN

About us

Vascular Access Solutions is a small business in Chattanooga, TN. We are creative, fast-paced, and proved a very desirable environment for nurses looking to for a 1 : 1 patient ratio.

All Vascular Access Team members are responsible for acting professionally and compassionately with all patients, client staff and other V.A.S. team members. Inappropriate or unprofessional behavior will result in being removed from the schedule permanently. We pride ourselves on the best care and service and stand behind these principles.

Job Description :

As a Vascular Access Speacilast, your main responsibility will be successful insertion of ultrasound guided IVs and phlebotomy for labs. Nurses will educate physicians and other providers on the proper use of device, appropriate care, troubleshooting and dressing changes as needed. Charting must be completed following completion of each procedure. This position requires a substantial amount of standing and walking. Nurses are required to have reliable transportation. Effective communication with hospital and / or healthcare facility staff as well as thorough and accurate documentation of procedures is essential in this role.

WE WILL TRAIN YOU!!  Experience placing ultrasound guided IVs and ultrasound lab draws is NOT required.

Nurses will be asked to perform these additional duties as needed :

IV Therapy team's main focus is the successful insertion of intravenous lines and is responsible for assessing the patient for vascular access and initiation of intravenous lines, dressing changes of central venous and peripherally inserted central catheters, accessing and deaccessing as well as assessment and maintenance of implanted ports, and thrombolytic declotting of central venous lines. The nurse will also be responsible for interaction and collaboration with members of the healthcare system and participation in the clinical decision-making process relating to venous access and infusion therapy. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and / or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.

Preferences :  ER and / or ICU experience is preferred. Experience in a fast paced environments will translate very well to this role.

Experience :  1 year of clinical experience and 1 year in the field of Vascular Access preferred, new RN and LPN graduates are encouraged to apply. Paramedics, CNAs, Nurse Techs, and phlebotomists will not reconsidered at this time.