Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: 7A-7P with rotating weekends/holidays
Category: Registered Nurse
Department: IV Therapy Cambridge
Job Type: PT20Plus HPW
Work Shift: Day / Evening
Hours/Week: 36.00
Union Name: MNA Cambridge
Up to $20,000 in Sign-On and Retention Bonuses may be available for external direct hires! Please speak with HR Advisor for more details.
The Vascular Access Team (VAT) at Cambridge Health Alliance is a specialized group of highly skilled, board-certified registered nurses who provide expert vascular access services across all inpatient and outpatient settings. Our team is dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and evidence-based vascular access care that supports optimal patient outcomes and enhances the overall quality of care.
The Vascular Access Nurse (VAN) is a specialized, board-certified registered nurse who provides expert vascular access services across all inpatient and outpatient settings within Cambridge Health Alliance. The VAN demonstrates advanced knowledge and clinical proficiency in the insertion, maintenance, and management of vascular access devices, ensuring safe, efficient, and evidence-based care that supports optimal patient outcomes and enhances the overall quality of care.
The VAN collaborates across interdisciplinary teams, providing education, consultation, and leadership in vascular access best practices, infection prevention, and documentation, utilizing patient-centered care.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
Current Massachusetts RN license. BSN Preferred
Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
Minimum one year of experience with demonstrated IV/vascular access competence required
Vascular Access Insertion certification or Certified Registered Nurse Infusion certification preferred
Prior experience with ultrasound-guided vascular access and use of electronic documentation systems (e.g., EPIC).
Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
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Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
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