Registered Nurse (Vascular Access)

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Shape the Future of Heart Care at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus!

We’re entering an exciting chapter in St. Luke’s history—our largest expansion ever is opening Fall 2026. At our brand-new, state-of-the-art Heart Hospital, you’ll work directly with patients and deliver life-changing care using the latest technology and treatments.

This 350,000-square-foot expansion will, ultimately, add 150 inpatient beds, 10 cutting-edge operating rooms, and 10 advanced interventional suites, strengthening our leadership in cardiology and tertiary services.

Since opening in 2011 on a beautiful 500-acre campus, Anderson has grown into a nationally recognized teaching hospital and a designated 100 Top Hospital. We are home to a Trauma Center and the region’s most advanced tertiary obstetrics program. This growth is driven by the dedication and compassion of our physicians, nurses, and care teams—and patient demand continues to rise.

Now, we’re looking for flexible, team-oriented professionals ready to thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing environment. This is more than a career—it’s your chance to make a lasting impact on your community and help shape the future of heart care.

Join us. Be part of something extraordinary. Apply today!

WORK SCHEDULE:

Part-time days, 4 hours per week

The Vascular Access Registered Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of advanced vascular access devices (PICC, midline, ultrasound guided PIV’s). Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to other healthcare professionals and will collaborate, coordinate and educate as needed to enhance excellence in the delivery of high quality patient care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists nursing staff in assessing patient’s IV access for appropriateness related to a patient’s medications, diagnosis, presenting condition, vascular integrity and projected plan of care

• Provides consultation, education, and/or assistance to staff, regarding management of vascular access devices. Including patient/family education

• Rounds on all nursing units to assist staff with identifying patients who may need mid to long-term vascular access. Assist staff with troubleshooting issues related to vascular access devices

• Places PICC’s Long dwell midline catheters, and ultrasound guided peripheral IV catheters.  Assists staff with blood specimen collection on difficult venous access patients

• Demonstrates competency is vein selection, sterile process, and use of Sapiens technology and care of the patient post procedure

• Provides in-services for staff as needed, to ensure current knowledge and competence in vascular access devices

• Assists with implanted port access/de-access and dialysis catheter access, management and troubleshooting

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for up to 4  hours a day.  Walk up to 4  hours a day.  Consistently lift, carry and push objects.  Positioning of patients while in bed and out in chair.  Frequently stoop, bend and reach above shoulder level.  

EDUCATION:

Current RN License required. Successful completion of PICC and Midline training Implanted port and Dialysis catheter competency validation on a periodic basis VA-BC preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years in acute care hospital setting. Demonstrated proficiency with ultrasound guided IV techniques. Ability to work independently.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.