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At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary: The Vascular Access Service at Boston Children’s Hospital provides vascular access care to patients and families across the lifespan. This program places 14,000 PIVCs and 800 PICCs annually throughout the enterprise, including critical care, emergency department, inpatient units, procedural areas, and ambulatory care settings. Phase 1 of orientation includes 12 weeks of training on PIVC Insertion, phlebotomy, dressing changes, and management of vascular access device complications. PICC training is encompassed in phase two, which begins after at least one year of experience; this entails a minimum of 12-16 weeks of simulation and hands-on experience.
Job Responsibility
Insertion of vascular access devices, including PIVCs and PICCs, using transillumination devices, ultrasound guidance, and ECG technology
Performing other vascular access procedures
Demonstrating critical thinking skills
Working in a fast-paced, physically rigorous environment
Triaging a high-volume vascular access consults
Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
Facilitating learning and development of the healthcare team
Patient and family education
Active partnership with peers and leadership in policy development, quality improvement projects, and continuing education
Exhibiting flexibility and consistency
Maintaining composure in high-pressure situations
Employing strong interpersonal skills
Working 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in nursing
Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience
Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Nice to have
Pediatric experience strongly preferred
Inpatient experience strongly preferred
Previous experience inserting and caring for vascular access devices strongly preferred
What we offer
Flexible schedules
Affordable health, vision and dental insurance
Child care and student loan subsidies
Generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement