Registered Nurse | Vascular Access

Job description

Your future role at a glance
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
Specialty: Comprehensive Vascular Access Specialist Team (VAST)
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
How you’ll make an impact in this role
• Assess patients' vascular access needs and provide evidence-based recommendations for the most appropriate vascular access device to support safe, effective patient care.
• Perform advanced vascular access procedures, including ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion, midline, and PICC placement, while promoting vein preservation and patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, bedside nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized vascular access plans and improve patient outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on vascular access devices, infusion therapy, evidence-based practices, and complication prevention.
• Utilize advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and independent judgment to prioritize consults, troubleshoot complex vascular access challenges, and support quality initiatives, including infection prevention and vascular access best practices.

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

Additional Preferences
• Minimum of 3 yr experience is preferred
• BSN Preferred
• Previous experience working as a VAST RN or in Emergency, Critical Care, Infusion Therapy, Oncology, Vascular Access, PICC lines/midlines or other high-acuity procedural environments
• Previous experience mentoring | preceptor
• Ultra sound background experience preferred

Benefits that help you thrive
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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