RN PICC/Vascular Access

UCHealth is seeking an RN PICC/Vascular Access specialist for the UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. This position provides specialized vascular access services to patients, assessing and identifying appropriate vascular access devices using the nursing process in accordance with organizational policies, values, and standards of practice.

Clinical Setting

This is an onsite role within the UCH IV PICC department. The position does not offer hybrid or remote options.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for appropriate vascular access devices in collaboration with the patient care team to optimize care based on medications, access status, diagnosis, and length of IV therapy
• Place peripherally inserted central catheters, midlines, and ultrasound-guided IVs, or recommend alternative means of access
• Troubleshoot complications with vascular access devices
• Document vascular access information and actions in the electronic health record
• Evaluate learning needs of staff, patients, and families and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
• Effectively delegate patient care to ancillary personnel
• May precept student nurses, new hires, or providers
• Work with critical thinking skills and decisive judgment with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 6 months of nursing (RN) experience
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or CPR for the Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross, with card in-hand before start date; certification must be valid through at least 60 days after hire
• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years of PICC/vascular access experience, or ICU or ED RN experience

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 72 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Night shift

Compensation

• $37.06 - $57.44 per hour, dependent on relevant experience

Benefits

UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards program including:

Recognition and Pay

• 3-Year Incentive Bonus recognizing contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure, accumulating annually each October and paid out in October during the third year of employment
• Annual Merit Pay Increase based on performance meeting or exceeding established standards
• Annual market reviews to ensure base pay aligns with market standards

Health and Well-being

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources
• Free Care.com membership
• Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up options
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability with buy-up options

Retirement and Savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with high-deductible medical plan enrollment

Education and Career Growth

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs
• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth for specific educational degrees
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year pre-paid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement
• Access to LinkedIn Learning with thousands of virtual courses and seminars
• Internal professional development opportunities
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and federal student loan forgiveness

Eligibility for some programs is based on scheduled work hours.