Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Vascular Access Nurse

The Riverside University Health System - Medical Center has an immediate opening for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join the Nurse Support Team.

This position will primarily assist as a Vascular Access Nurse, supporting patient care through the safe and effective placement and maintenance of vascular access devices and for promoting best practices in line care and infection prevention.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in aseptic technique, IV insertion, and patient education, with experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), preferably in vascular access or an acute care setting.

Key responsibilities includes, but are not limited to the following:


* Perform aseptic dressing changes on central vascular access devices.


* Prepare p atients for physicians or registered nurses procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.


* Support patient care during treatments and procedures by monitoring and assisting as needed.


* Ensure proper aseptic technique during all vascular access related procedures.


* Conduct daily audits of special procedures and invasive vascular access devices to ensure compliance and safety.


* Assist with the collection and documentation of vascular access and special procedure data.


* Educate patients and healthcare staff on the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and best practices in vascular access care.


* Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertions for both pediatric and adult patients when indicated.

Required Qualifications:


* Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) including certification in IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal


* Proficient in IV insertions.


* Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control specific to vascular access.


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient and staff education


* High attention to detail with exceptional documentation practices.


* Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Work Schedule:
4-day, 10-hour workweek, with every other weekend rotation
Hours: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (subject to change based on the department needs)

Meet the Team!
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http://www.ruhealth.org• Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; prepare patients for physicians, registered nurse, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, and care for patients during treatment; administer medications using subcutaneous, intramuscularly, intradermal, subdermal, and/or oral methods.

• Take temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure of patients as necessary; apply and change dressings and cares for wounds; may collect specimens for laboratory analysis; assist physicians, registered nurses, and mid-level providers in performing examinations, tests, respiratory care and...