Vascular Access RN - $32-48 per hour

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access for a nursing job in Valley Park, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Vascular Access

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Additional Information About the Roleours for this position are 1900–0730. The Vascular Access Service provided care to both inpatient and outpatient populations at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

The team utilizes both traditional IV insertion techniques and advanced ultrasound-guided technology to place peripheral IVs (PIVs), midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines). Training is provided during orientation to develop competency in the use of ultrasound for vascular access device placement.

In addition to device insertion, nurses assess, maintain, and troubleshoot vascular access devices, including restoring catheter patency through evidence-based interventions such as declotting occluded lines and addressing mechanical or positional issues.

This role offers opportunities for advancement through higher RN Career Ladder levels, with corresponding percentage-based salary increases aligned with expanded responsibilities and role progression.

Benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Match, and Tuition Assistance.

Sign-on bonus eligibility is available based on role requirements (up to $7,500.00).

No call requirements 12 hour shifts - Mids/Night Shift Rotate with every 3 weekend being mid shift PM

Additional Preferred Requirements

Vascular access/PICC experience or ultrasound IV training OverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Department consist of specialty trained RN's , over 50% certified in the specialty, who place IV catheters into the central vascular of the body, the heart, via ultrasound technology, in a minimally invasive procedure. Nurses are also skilled at difficult peripheral IV placement, implanted venous port access, care and maintenance and Intraosseous needle placement. Staff are also involved in teaching nurses, MD's and others. There is participation and ownership in the Vascular Access Policy and Procedures for the Hospital. They also participate in choosing products needed for our use. Department is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Preferred QualificationsRole Purpose

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - NursingExperience No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree - NursingExperience

<2 years

Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID # . Posted job title: Nurse Vascular Access

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.