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Registered Nurse - Vascular Access

Job Ref:: R0063786
Category:: Registered Nurse
Employment Type:: Part Time
Location:: 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT
Department:: Resource - Clinical Operations
Job Type:: Regular
Primary Shift:: Day
Hours:: -
Hours per Week:: 24
Weekend Needs:: Every Other
Pay Rate:: $35.05 - $55.83 per hour
On-call: Not required.
Incentives: External candidates are eligible for a one-time signing bonus of $5,000 (prorated for part time roles). Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Job description:

Our nurses are a critical part of the UVMHN team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.

At The University of Vermont Health Network, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVMHN.

Unit Description

The Vascular Access team at UVMMC is a highly skilled group of nursing professionals who provide a key clinical service to our patients and who are highly valued by the staff nurses whom they support and partner with. The depth of experience of this team is significant as is the commitment to providing quality care to all patients. The staff is committed to providing highly skilled, high-quality family centered care to the patients and their families.

Prior IV skills are preferred, but not required.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

Insertion of peripheral intravenous catheters and PICCs for patients from pediatric to adult using vascular visualization devices, including ultrasound.
Consulting with staff related to vascular access devices and complications of vascular access.
Caring for and maintaining vascular access devices and clinical interventions for PICC issues: including clearance of occluded catheters, dressing protocols for skin issues, dressing assessment and management.
Providing unit-based education.
Participating in quality and process improvement projects.

Requirements:

Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
The University of Vermont Health Network is moving toward an all Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) workforce. All external candidates hired into, or current employees promoted to, a RN position will be required to obtain their BSN as outlined in the terms of their offer letter.
Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards package includes:

Health Care
(Medical, Dental, Vision)

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Eligible employees can choose between 4 medical, 3 dental, and 2 vision plans. Offering extensive coverage with flexible rates.

Flexible Spending Account

Take money out of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible expenses

Retirement Benefits
(403b)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions

Insurance Benefits
(Life, Short-Term, Long-Term)

Insurance Benefits (Life, Short-Term, Long-Term)

Feel secure with extensive life insurance plans, along with short-term and long-term disability

CTO/PTO:
Paid time off

CTO/PTO: Paid time off

CTO combines time off into a single program. Providing paid time off for holidays, sick time, vacation, and personal days.

Additional benefits may include:

Employee Discounts

Employees are eligible for discounts at a wide range of businesses. From Automotive and Banking expenses to seasonal discounts on ski passes.

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Counseling and other forms of support to help ensure a healthy personal and professional lifestyle.

Tuition Reimbursement

Eligible employees have access to a simple and expansive tuition reimbursement system.

Employee Referral Program

Encourage your talented network to apply for a job, and you may qualify for a Referral Bonus. Amounts vary by location.

Relocation Assistance

$9,200 relocation award and up to 2 months furnished housing for select roles.

On-Site Food Service

Enjoy reasonably priced meals that include locally sourced and organic options.

*not available at all locations

Pet Insurance

Employees are eligible for discounted pricing on America's #1 pet insurance

About the Area

Located in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont, you'll find all of the amenities of the best small cities, alongside the very best skiing and riding in the east (with six ski resorts within an hour of downtown). In Burlington, everyone can truly find what they're looking for to unwind; from Nordic skiing to mountain biking to backcountry touring.

Burlington has a robust food and music scene, with entertainment options for all ages. Designated the "Healthiest City in the USA" by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Burlington ranked highest in exercise, and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other indicators of ill health.

We offer a quality of life that is second to none in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont. With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.

Joining our team has its perks:

We encourage professional growth and development
We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
We are committed to great patient ratios
Our team culture is unlike what you’ll find at other hospitals
We’ve made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

Fast Facts

8,200+

Employees

1M

Referral center for 1M people in VT and NNY; community hospital for 168,000

620

Total licensed beds at the main and Fanny Allen campuses

165+

More than 65 outpatient practices and over 100 clinics, programs and services

976

784 faculty physicians and 182 advanced practice providers

1.3M

Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics, including 56,000 ER visits

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