RN Registered Nurse Vascular Access Team 32-hour Days Evenings

Job Description Summary

Provids highly skilled and knowledgeable vascular access for patients referred to the hospital vascular access team in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Services include, but are not limited to, PICC and other IV line insertions at the bedside on selected patients as well as troubleshooting obstructed central line catheters and providing consultative services and education about venous access devices to nursing staff, patients, and families. At SSH, we are united by a common goal: to improve the health of our family, friends, and neighbors by bringing people, caregivers, and excellence in medicine together As One. As part of our hospital vascular access team, you’ll discover a true spirit of collaboration and a drive to always go above and beyond.

Job Description

Why Join Us?

• South Shore Health is Southeastern Massachusetts’ leading provider of emergency, acute, and outpatient care
• Top General Hospital rating by the Leapfrog Group
• American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition

Position Highlights:

• Competitive Pay
• Additional Benefits: relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, free parking
• Quality of life: flexible work schedules; coastal New England environment
• Professional Advancement: opportunities to cross-train and specialize through Transitions Into Practice (TIP) programs

What Do I Need for this Position?

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree
• Current licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing as a Registered Nurse
• At least six months of experience in an acute care setting
• Ultrasound, Peripheral inserted central catheter (PICC), and Peripheral intravenous line insertion proficiency

Nice to Have:

• BSN or MSN preferred
• BLS or ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Prior hospital vascular access team experience
• Vascular Access-Board Certified (VA-BC) or Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) credential

Work Schedule

• 32 hours/week; day/eve rotate; every other weekend, every other holiday

About South Shore Health

As the largest health care employer on the South Shore, we offer advanced medicine with the close-knit and supportive feel of a community hospital. As Southeastern Massachusetts’ most comprehensive health care system, we provide a rewarding and supportive environment for our highly respected colleagues. Discover the true spirit of collaboration.