Vascular Access Registered Nurse

Mission Health in Asheville, NC is seeking a Vascular Access Registered Nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you’ll specialize in vascular access device assessment, insertion, care, and education for diverse patient populations. Responsibilities include collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, following evidence-based protocols, ensuring infection prevention, and providing patient/family education. Mission Health offers a collaborative culture focused on respect, teamwork, and professional growth, with clear opportunities for career advancement in a patient-centered environment. Assess patients’ vascular access needs and determine the most appropriate device based on clinical condition and treatment plan. Insert and manage peripheral IVs, midlines, PICCs, and other central venous access devices using evidence-based techniques and infection-prevention standards. Utilize ultrasound guidance and other technologies to optimize line placement and reduce insertion-related complications. Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain vascular access devices, addressing occlusions, malposition, and other device problems. Provide patient and family education regarding vascular access device care, infection prevention, and recognition of complications. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, bedside nurses, and ancillary staff to coordinate timely vascular access services. Document all assessments, procedures, and interventions accurately and promptly in the electronic health record. Participate in vascular access–related quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and implementation of best-practice protocols. Support and mentor colleagues by sharing vascular access expertise and participating in staff education as needed. Adhere to all hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of teamwork, respect, and professional growth. Ultrasound-guided vascular access Peripheral IV insertion and management PICC and midline insertion and care Central venous access device management Infection prevention and control practices Aseptic and sterile technique Hemodynamic and patient assessment IV medication and infusion therapy knowledge Complication recognition and intervention (e.g., infiltration, phlebitis, CLABSI) Electronic health record (EHR) documentation Interdisciplinary communication and collaboration Patient and family education Quality improvement and data-driven practice Time management and prioritization in acute care settings Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina (or compact state eligibility) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Vascular access–specific training or certification (e.g., VA-BC preferred) Certification in Infusion Nursing (CRNI) preferred